ivy aphid vs Neotropical otter

Aphis hederae compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• ivy aphid is Not Evaluated while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	ivy aphid	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hemiptera (Hemiptera)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Aphididae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Aphis	Lontra
Species	Aphis hederae	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

ivy aphid

NE — Not Evaluated

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	ivy aphid	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

ivy aphid

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.