Andean Akodont vs Hairy-nosed otter

Abrothrix andinus compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

  • Andean Akodont is Least Concern while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Akodont Hairy-nosed 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 Abrothrix Lutra (Otters)
Species Abrothrix andinus Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Akodont and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Akodont Hairy-nosed otter
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Akodont

The Andean Akodont (Abrothrix andinus) is a species in the genus Abrothrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hairy-nosed otter

No description available.

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