Nilgiri langur vs Spotted Thorius

Semnopithecus johnii compared with Thorius spilogaster

Key Differences

• Nilgiri langur is Vulnerable while Spotted Thorius is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nilgiri langur	Spotted Thorius
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Semnopithecus	Thorius
Species	Semnopithecus johnii	Thorius spilogaster

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Nilgiri langur

VU — Vulnerable

Spotted Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nilgiri langur	Spotted Thorius
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nilgiri langur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.