Diana monkey vs Margay

Cercopithecus diana compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Diana monkey is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diana monkey	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order	Primates (영장목)	Carnivora (식육목)
Family	Cercopithecidae (Old World Monkeys)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Cercopithecus	Leopardus
Species	Cercopithecus diana	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Diana monkey and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Diana monkey

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diana monkey	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diana monkey

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.