Nerz vs Hairy-nosed otter

Mustela lutreola compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

• Nerz is Extinct while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nerz	Hairy-nosed otter
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 same	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Mustela	Lutra (Otters)
Species	Mustela lutreola	Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Nerz and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Family level: Mustelidae. (Weasels & Otters)

Conservation Status

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.