Hairy-nosed otter vs Java stingaree

Lutra sumatrana compared with Urolophus javanicus

Key Differences

• Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered while Java stingaree is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hairy-nosed otter	Java stingaree
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Urolophidae
Genus	Lutra (Otters)	Urolophus
Species	Lutra sumatrana	Urolophus javanicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Java stingaree

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hairy-nosed otter	Java stingaree
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Java stingaree