Gilboa Iris vs Neotropical otter

Iris haynei compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Gilboa Iris is Vulnerable while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gilboa Iris	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Iris	Lontra
Species	Iris haynei	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Gilboa Iris

VU — Vulnerable

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gilboa Iris	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gilboa Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.