Golden Thomasomys vs Neotropical otter

Thomasomys aureus compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Thomasomys	Lontra
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela