Neotropical otter vs

Lontra longicaudis compared with Phlebia diffissa

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Meruliaceae
Genus	Lontra	Phlebia
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Phlebia diffissa

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter
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.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.