Madeira ray vs Neotropical otter

Raja maderensis compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Madeira ray is Vulnerable while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeira 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	Raja	Lontra
Species	Raja maderensis	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Madeira ray

VU — Vulnerable

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeira ray

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.