Schwarzerle vs Hairy-nosed otter
Alnus glutinosa compared with Lutra sumatrana
Key Differences
- Schwarzerle is Least Concern while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Schwarzerle | Hairy-nosed otter |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Animalia (Tier) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordatiere) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Säugetiere) |
| Order | Fagales (Buchenartige) | Carnivora (Raubtiere) |
| Family | Betulaceae | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) |
| Genus | Alnus | Lutra (Otters) |
| Species | Alnus glutinosa | Lutra sumatrana |
Conservation Status
Schwarzerle
LC — Least ConcernHairy-nosed otter
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Schwarzerle | Hairy-nosed otter |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Schwarzerle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Chile).
Hairy-nosed otter
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Schwarzerle
The Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Hairy-nosed otter
No description available.
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