Canadian Otter vs Fossa

Lontra canadensis compared with Cryptoprocta ferox

Key Differences

• Canadian Otter is Least Concern while Fossa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter	Fossa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Eupleridae
Genus	Lontra	Cryptoprocta
Species	Lontra canadensis	Cryptoprocta ferox

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian Otter and Fossa share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Carnivorans)

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian Otter	Fossa
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.

Fossa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.