Canadian Otter vs Hoary fox

Lontra canadensis compared with Lycalopex vetulus

Key Differences

• Canadian Otter is Least Concern while Hoary fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter	Hoary fox
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)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Lontra	Lycalopex
Species	Lontra canadensis	Lycalopex vetulus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Hoary fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian Otter	Hoary fox
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.

Hoary fox

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.