Narrow Groundling vs Neotropical otter

Caryocolum alsinella compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Narrow Groundling is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow Groundling	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Gelechiidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Caryocolum	Lontra
Species	Caryocolum alsinella	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Narrow Groundling

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow Groundling

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.