Bolivian Akodont vs Hairy-nosed otter

Akodon boliviensis compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bolivian 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	Akodon	Lutra (Otters)
Species	Akodon boliviensis	Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bolivian Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bolivian Akodont	Hairy-nosed otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bolivian Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bolivian Akodont

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