Amazonasente vs Hairy-nosed otter

Amazonetta brasiliensis compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

• Amazonasente is Least Concern while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonasente	Hairy-nosed otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Aves (Vögel)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Anatidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Amazonetta	Lutra (Otters)
Species	Amazonetta brasiliensis	Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonasente and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Amazonasente

LC — Least Concern

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonasente	Hairy-nosed otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonasente

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Amazonasente

Brazilian Teal (Amazonetta brasiliensis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.