Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Neotropical otter

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Lontra
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Fernandina Nesoryzomys and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. 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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇪🇨 Ecuador