Neotropical otter vs Smooth Shadow Lichen

Lontra longicaudis compared with Phaeophyscia ciliata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Smooth Shadow Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caliciales (Caliciales)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Physciaceae
Genus	Lontra	Phaeophyscia
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Phaeophyscia ciliata

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Smooth Shadow Lichen

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Smooth Shadow Lichen
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 Shadow Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States.