Canadian Otter vs Lesser devilray

Lontra canadensis compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

• Canadian Otter is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter	Lesser devilray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Myliobatidae
Genus	Lontra	Mobula
Species	Lontra canadensis	Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian Otter	Lesser devilray
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.

Lesser devilray

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.