Black Howler Monkey vs Weeping Widow

Alouatta pigra compared with Lacrymaria lacrymabunda

Key Differences

  • Black Howler Monkey is Endangered while Weeping Widow is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Howler Monkey Weeping Widow
Kingdom Animalia (hewan) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (mamalia) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Primates (Primata) Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family Atelidae Psathyrellaceae
Genus Alouatta Lacrymaria
Species Alouatta pigra Lacrymaria lacrymabunda

Conservation Status

Black Howler Monkey

EN — Endangered

Weeping Widow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Howler Monkey Weeping Widow
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Howler Monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Weeping Widow

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

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

Black Howler Monkey

The Black Howler Monkey (Alouatta pigra) is a species in the genus Alouatta. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Weeping Widow

No description available.

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