Neotropical otter vs Reed Vole

Lontra longicaudis compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Reed Vole
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	Microtus
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Reed Vole
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.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.