Neotropical otter vs Skate

Lontra longicaudis compared with Rajella ravidula

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Skate is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Skate
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	Rajella
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Rajella ravidula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Skate
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.

Skate