Neotropical otter vs Swell shark

Lontra longicaudis compared with Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Swell shark is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Swell shark
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)	Scyliorhinidae
Genus	Lontra	Cephaloscyllium
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Cephaloscyllium ventriosum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Swell shark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Swell shark
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.

Swell shark

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Chile.