vs Neotropical otter

Achlya diffusa compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• is Not Evaluated while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Drepanidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Achlya	Lontra
Species	Achlya diffusa	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute		Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Achlya diffusa is a species in the genus Achlya. It is not yet evaluated on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Brazil, Sweden, and Taiwan, inhabiting diverse terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Its documented geographic distribution includes Brazil, Sweden, and Taiwan.