Nilgiri langur vs Zebra Dove

Semnopithecus johnii compared with Geopelia striata

Key Differences

• Nilgiri langur is Vulnerable while Zebra Dove is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nilgiri langur	Zebra Dove
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Columbidae
Genus	Semnopithecus	Geopelia
Species	Semnopithecus johnii	Geopelia striata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Nilgiri langur

VU — Vulnerable

Zebra Dove

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nilgiri langur	Zebra Dove
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nilgiri langur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Zebra Dove

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Zebra Dove

Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.