Nilgiri langur vs Surf Scoter

Semnopithecus johnii compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Nilgiri langur is Vulnerable while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nilgiri langur	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Anatidae
Genus	Semnopithecus	Melanitta
Species	Semnopithecus johnii	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Nilgiri langur

VU — Vulnerable

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nilgiri langur	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nilgiri langur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).