Canadian Otter vs

Lontra canadensis compared with Lepra multipuncta

Key Differences

• Canadian Otter is Least Concern while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Pertusariaceae
Genus	Lontra	Lepra
Species	Lontra canadensis	Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian Otter
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.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇸 United States