Neotropical otter vs San’in Salamander

Lontra longicaudis compared with Hynobius setoi

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while San’in Salamander is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	San’in Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Hynobiidae
Genus	Lontra	Hynobius
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Hynobius setoi

Evolutionary Relationship

Neotropical otter and San’in Salamander share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

San’in Salamander

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	San’in Salamander
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.

San’in Salamander

Habitat

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