Achallo vs Neotropical otter

Chinchillula sahamae compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

  • Achallo is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Achallo Neotropical otter
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Cricetidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Chinchillula Lontra
Species Chinchillula sahamae Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Achallo and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Achallo

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Achallo Neotropical otter
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Achallo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Achallo

The Achallo (Chinchillula sahamae) is a species in the genus Chinchillula. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Neotropical otter

No description available.

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