Neotropical otter vs Painted electric ray

Lontra longicaudis compared with Diplobatis pictus

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Painted electric ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Painted electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Narcinidae
Genus	Lontra	Diplobatis
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Diplobatis pictus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Painted electric ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Painted electric ray
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.

Painted electric ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela