Krefft's ray vs Neotropical otter

Malacoraja kreffti compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Krefft's ray is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Krefft's ray	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Rajidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Malacoraja	Lontra
Species	Malacoraja kreffti	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Krefft's ray and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Krefft's ray

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Krefft's ray	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Krefft's ray

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.