Flußotter vs Margay

Lontra canadensis compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Flußotter is Least Concern while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flußotter	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Lontra	Leopardus
Species	Lontra canadensis	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Flußotter and Margay share a common ancestor at the Order level: Carnivora. (Raubtiere)

Conservation Status

Flußotter

LC — Least Concern

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flußotter	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flußotter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Flußotter

The Canadian Otter (Lontra canadensis) is a species in the genus Lontra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.