Ahl's Squeaker vs Neotropical otter

Arthroleptis affinis compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

  • Ahl's Squeaker is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Ahl's Squeaker Neotropical otter
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Amphibia (Amphibians) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Anura (Frogs & Toads) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Arthroleptidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Arthroleptis Lontra
Species Arthroleptis affinis Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Ahl's Squeaker and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ahl's Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Ahl's Squeaker Neotropical otter
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ahl's Squeaker

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Ahl's Squeaker

The Ahl's Squeaker (Arthroleptis affinis) is a species in the genus Arthroleptis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Neotropical otter

No description available.

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