Neotropical otter vs Pine Toad

Lontra longicaudis compared with Incilius occidentalis

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Pine Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Pine Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Bufonidae
Genus	Lontra	Incilius
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Incilius occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Pine Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Pine Toad
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.

Pine Toad

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Mexico.