Neotropical otter vs
Lontra longicaudis compared with Pyrenula nitidella
Key Differences
- Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while is Critically Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Neotropical otter | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Pyrenulales (Pyrenulales) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Pyrenulaceae |
| Genus | Lontra | Pyrenula |
| Species | Lontra longicaudis | Pyrenula nitidella |
Conservation Status
Neotropical otter
DD — Data DeficientPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Neotropical otter | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Neotropical otter
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Neotropical otter
No description available.
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