Black-thighed Epeolus vs Giant Otter

Epeolus variegatus compared with Pteronura brasiliensis

Key Differences

• Black-thighed Epeolus is Least Concern while Giant Otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-thighed Epeolus	Giant Otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Apidae (Bees)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Epeolus	Pteronura
Species	Epeolus variegatus	Pteronura brasiliensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-thighed Epeolus and Giant Otter share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black-thighed Epeolus

LC — Least Concern

Giant Otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-thighed Epeolus	Giant Otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-thighed Epeolus

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.

Giant Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Black-thighed Epeolus

The Black-thighed Epeolus (Epeolus variegatus) is a species in the genus Epeolus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden.