Giant Otter vs marbled electric ray

Pteronura brasiliensis compared with Torpedo marmorata

Key Differences

• Giant Otter is Endangered while marbled electric ray is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Giant Otter	marbled electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Torpedinidae
Genus	Pteronura	Torpedo
Species	Pteronura brasiliensis	Torpedo marmorata

Evolutionary Relationship

Giant Otter and marbled electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Giant Otter

EN — Endangered

marbled electric ray

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Giant Otter	marbled electric ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Giant Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

marbled electric ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.