Neotropical otter vs Skilletskate

Lontra longicaudis compared with Dactylobatus armatus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Skilletskate
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	Dactylobatus
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Dactylobatus armatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Skilletskate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Skilletskate
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.

Skilletskate

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela