Canadian Otter vs Kodkod

Lontra canadensis compared with Leopardus guigna

Key Differences

• Canadian Otter is Least Concern while Kodkod is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter	Kodkod
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)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Lontra	Leopardus
Species	Lontra canadensis	Leopardus guigna

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Kodkod

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian Otter	Kodkod
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.

Kodkod

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.