Dung Cannon vs Neotropical otter

Pilobolus crystallinus compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Dung Cannon is Not Evaluated while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dung Cannon	Neotropical otter
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mucoromycota (Mucoromycota)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mucoromycetes (Mucoromycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mucorales (Mucorales)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Pilobolaceae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Pilobolus	Lontra
Species	Pilobolus crystallinus	Lontra longicaudis

Conservation Status

Dung Cannon

NE — Not Evaluated

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dung Cannon	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dung Cannon

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.