Blonder Kapuzineraffe vs Margay

Sapajus flavius compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Blonder Kapuzineraffe is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blonder Kapuzineraffe	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Primates (Primaten)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Cebidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Sapajus	Leopardus
Species	Sapajus flavius	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Blonder Kapuzineraffe and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Blonder Kapuzineraffe

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blonder Kapuzineraffe	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blonder Kapuzineraffe

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Blonder Kapuzineraffe

The Blond Capuchin (Sapajus flavius) is a species in the genus Sapajus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.