Dixon's stingaree vs Neotropical otter

Urolophus paucimaculatus compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Dixon's stingaree is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dixon's stingaree	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Urolophidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Urolophus	Lontra
Species	Urolophus paucimaculatus	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dixon's stingaree and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dixon's stingaree

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dixon's stingaree	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dixon's stingaree

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.