Neotropical otter vs Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Lontra longicaudis compared with Regulus calendula

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Ruby-Crowned Kinglet is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Regulidae
Genus	Lontra	Regulus
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Regulus calendula

Evolutionary Relationship

Neotropical otter and Ruby-Crowned Kinglet share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Ruby-Crowned Kinglet
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.

Ruby-Crowned Kinglet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.