Hairy-nosed otter vs Handsome Francolin

Lutra sumatrana compared with Pternistis nobilis

Key Differences

• Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered while Handsome Francolin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hairy-nosed otter	Handsome Francolin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Phasianidae
Genus	Lutra (Otters)	Pternistis
Species	Lutra sumatrana	Pternistis nobilis

Evolutionary Relationship

Hairy-nosed otter and Handsome Francolin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Handsome Francolin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hairy-nosed otter	Handsome Francolin
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Handsome Francolin

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.