Dusky wireworm vs Neotropical otter

Agriotes obscurus compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Dusky wireworm is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky wireworm	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Elateridae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Agriotes	Lontra
Species	Agriotes obscurus	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky wireworm and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky wireworm	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky wireworm

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.