European otter vs Species code: Ca
Lutra lutra compared with Cymodocea angustata
Key Differences
- European otter is Vulnerable while Species code: Ca is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | European otter | Species code: Ca |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Alismatales (Alismatales) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Cymodoceaceae |
| Genus | Lutra (Otters) | Cymodocea |
| Species | Lutra lutra | Cymodocea angustata |
Conservation Status
European otter
VU — VulnerableTrend: Stable →
Species code: Ca
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | European otter | Species code: Ca |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 10 years | — |
| Average Length | 1.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | 10.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
European otter
Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Species code: Ca
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
European otter
Sleek semi-aquatic mustelid found along clean rivers, streams, and coastlines across Europe and Asia. European otters can reach 1.3 meters in length and are highly skilled fish hunters, using sensitive whiskers to detect prey movements. Requiring unpolluted water with abundant fish, they are an indicator species for freshwater ecosystem health. Once nearly extinct in Western Europe from hunting and pollution, populations have recovered significantly following water quality improvements.
Species code: Ca
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