Canadian Otter vs Dune Squeaker

Lontra canadensis compared with Arthroleptis stenodactylus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter	Dune Squeaker
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Arthroleptidae
Genus	Lontra	Arthroleptis
Species	Lontra canadensis	Arthroleptis stenodactylus

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian Otter and Dune Squeaker share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Dune Squeaker

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian Otter	Dune Squeaker
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canadian Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Dune Squeaker

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Canadian Otter

The Canadian Otter (Lontra canadensis) is a species in the genus Lontra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.