Potto vs Spotted Kestrel

Perodicticus potto compared with Falco moluccensis

Key Differences

• Potto is Near Threatened while Spotted Kestrel is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Potto	Spotted Kestrel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Falconiformes (Falconiformes)
Family	Lorisidae	Falconidae
Genus	Perodicticus	Falco
Species	Perodicticus potto	Falco moluccensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Potto and Spotted Kestrel share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Potto

NT — Near Threatened

Spotted Kestrel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Potto	Spotted Kestrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Potto

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Kestrel

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.