Madeira-Rochen vs Neotropical otter

Raja maderensis compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• Madeira-Rochen is Vulnerable while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeira-Rochen	Neotropical otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Rajidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Raja	Lontra
Species	Raja maderensis	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Madeira-Rochen and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Madeira-Rochen

VU — Vulnerable

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeira-Rochen	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeira-Rochen

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.