Neotropical otter vs white-cheeked spider monkey

Lontra longicaudis compared with Ateles marginatus

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while white-cheeked spider monkey is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	white-cheeked spider monkey
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Atelidae
Genus	Lontra	Ateles
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Ateles marginatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Neotropical otter and white-cheeked spider monkey share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

white-cheeked spider monkey

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	white-cheeked spider monkey
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.

white-cheeked spider monkey

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.