Neotropical otter vs Semicollared Hawk

Lontra longicaudis compared with Accipiter collaris

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Semicollared Hawk is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Semicollared Hawk
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Lontra	Accipiter
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Accipiter collaris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Semicollared Hawk

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Semicollared Hawk
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.

Semicollared Hawk

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela