Neotropical otter vs Spotted Robber Frog

Lontra longicaudis compared with Pristimantis maculosus

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Spotted Robber Frog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Spotted Robber Frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Craugastoridae
Genus	Lontra	Pristimantis
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Pristimantis maculosus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Spotted Robber Frog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Spotted Robber Frog
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.

Spotted Robber Frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Colombia. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia