Narrow-footed Neacomys vs Neotropical otter

Neacomys tenuipes compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Narrow-footed Neacomys is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-footed Neacomys	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Neacomys	Lontra
Species	Neacomys tenuipes	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-footed Neacomys and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Narrow-footed Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-footed Neacomys	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-footed Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela