Hairy-nosed otter vs White-collared Kite

Lutra sumatrana compared with Leptodon forbesi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hairy-nosed otter	White-collared Kite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Lutra (Otters)	Leptodon
Species	Lutra sumatrana	Leptodon forbesi

Evolutionary Relationship

Hairy-nosed otter and White-collared Kite share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

White-collared Kite

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hairy-nosed otter	White-collared Kite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

White-collared Kite

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.