Neotropical otter vs Spotted Salamander

Lontra longicaudis compared with Ambystoma maculatum

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Spotted Salamander is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Spotted Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Ambystomatidae
Genus	Lontra	Ambystoma
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Ambystoma maculatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Spotted Salamander

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Spotted Salamander
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 Salamander

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.