Blackspot shark vs Neotropical otter

Carcharhinus dussumieri compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Blackspot shark is Endangered while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blackspot shark	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Carcharhinidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Carcharhinus	Lontra
Species	Carcharhinus dussumieri	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Blackspot shark and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Blackspot shark

EN — Endangered

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackspot shark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Blackspot shark

The Blackspot shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.