Neotropical otter vs Surf Scoter

Lontra longicaudis compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Anatidae
Genus	Lontra	Melanitta
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Surf Scoter
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.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).