Neotropical otter vs Paracou Neacomys

Lontra longicaudis compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Paracou Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

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

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Paracou Neacomys
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.

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela