Nilgiri langur vs Speckled ray

Semnopithecus johnii compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

• Nilgiri langur is Vulnerable while Speckled ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nilgiri langur	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Primates (Primates)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Rajidae
Genus	Semnopithecus	Raja
Species	Semnopithecus johnii	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

Nilgiri langur and Speckled ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Nilgiri langur

VU — Vulnerable

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nilgiri langur	Speckled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nilgiri langur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled ray