Neotropical otter vs Orphan Salamander

Lontra longicaudis compared with Bolitoglossa capitana

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Orphan Salamander is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Orphan Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Plethodontidae
Genus	Lontra	Bolitoglossa
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Bolitoglossa capitana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Orphan Salamander

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Orphan Salamander
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.

Orphan Salamander

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia