Neotropical otter vs Rough ray

Lontra longicaudis compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Rough ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Rajidae
Genus	Lontra	Raja
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Rough ray
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.

Rough ray