Neotropical otter vs smooth hound

Lontra longicaudis compared with Mustelus mustelus

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while smooth hound is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	smooth hound
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Triakidae
Genus	Lontra	Mustelus
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Mustelus mustelus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

smooth hound

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	smooth hound
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.

smooth hound

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.