vs Neotropical otter

Lepra multipuncta compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• is Near Threatened while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank		Neotropical otter
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Pertusariaceae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Lepra	Lontra
Species	Lepra multipuncta	Lontra longicaudis

Conservation Status

NT — Near Threatened

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.