Canadian Otter vs Redthroat

Lontra canadensis compared with Pyrrholaemus brunneus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter	Redthroat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Acanthizidae
Genus	Lontra	Pyrrholaemus
Species	Lontra canadensis	Pyrrholaemus brunneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Redthroat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian Otter	Redthroat
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.

Redthroat

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.