Canadian Otter vs Para Toad

Lontra canadensis compared with Rhinella castaneotica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter	Para Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Bufonidae
Genus	Lontra	Rhinella
Species	Lontra canadensis	Rhinella castaneotica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Para Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian Otter	Para Toad
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.

Para Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

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.