Otter, Fischotter vs
Lutra lutra compared with Hyphoderma occidentale
Key Differences
- Otter, Fischotter is Vulnerable while is Data Deficient.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Otter, Fischotter | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Tier) | Fungi (Pilze) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordatiere) | Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze) |
| Class | Mammalia (Säugetiere) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Carnivora (Raubtiere) | Polyporales (Stielporlingsartige) |
| Family | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) | Hyphodermataceae |
| Genus | Lutra (Otters) | Hyphoderma |
| Species | Lutra lutra | Hyphoderma occidentale |
Conservation Status
Otter, Fischotter
VU — VulnerableTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Otter, Fischotter | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 10 years | — |
| Average Length | 1.0 m | — |
| Average Weight | 10.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Otter, Fischotter
Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Otter, Fischotter
Sleek semi-aquatic mustelid found along clean rivers, streams, and coastlines across Europe and Asia. European otters can reach 1.3 meters in length and are highly skilled fish hunters, using sensitive whiskers to detect prey movements. Requiring unpolluted water with abundant fish, they are an indicator species for freshwater ecosystem health. Once nearly extinct in Western Europe from hunting and pollution, populations have recovered significantly following water quality improvements.
Hyphoderma occidentale is a corticioid fungus in the family Polyporaceae, assessed as Data Deficient (DD). It grows as a thin, resupinate (crust-like) fruiting body on dead wood in forest habitats. Insufficient data on its distribution and population size make comprehensive conservation assessment difficult.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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