Chimaera vs Neotropical otter

Chimaera phantasma compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Chimaera is Vulnerable while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chimaera	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Holocephali (Holocephali)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Chimaeridae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Chimaera	Lontra
Species	Chimaera phantasma	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Chimaera and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chimaera

VU — Vulnerable

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chimaera	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chimaera

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Chimaera

The Chimaera (Chimaera phantasma) is a species in the genus Chimaera. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.