Bitter Vetch vs Central American Squirrel Monkey

Lathyrus linifolius compared with Saimiri oerstedii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bitter Vetch Central American Squirrel Monkey
Kingdom Plantae (植物) Animalia (動物)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (被子植物門) Chordata (脊索動物)
Class Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱) Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order Fabales (マメ目) Primates (サル目)
Family Fabaceae Cebidae
Genus Lathyrus Saimiri
Species Lathyrus linifolius Saimiri oerstedii

Conservation Status

Bitter Vetch

EN — Endangered

Central American Squirrel Monkey

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bitter Vetch Central American Squirrel Monkey
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bitter Vetch

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Central American Squirrel Monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bitter Vetch

The Bitter Vetch (Lathyrus linifolius) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Central American Squirrel Monkey

The Central American Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii) is a species in the genus Saimiri. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

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