Atherton antechinus vs Neotropical otter

Antechinus godmani compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Atherton antechinus is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atherton antechinus	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Dasyuridae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Antechinus	Lontra
Species	Antechinus godmani	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

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.

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.