Neotropical otter vs Netted Argent

Lontra longicaudis compared with Argyresthia retinella

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Netted Argent is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Netted Argent
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Argyresthiidae
Genus	Lontra	Argyresthia
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Argyresthia retinella

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Netted Argent

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Netted Argent

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.