marine otter vs Neotropical otter

Lontra felina compared with Lontra longicaudis

Key Differences

• marine otter is Endangered while Neotropical otter is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	marine otter	Neotropical 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 same	Lontra	Lontra
Species	Lontra felina	Lontra longicaudis

Evolutionary Relationship

marine otter and Neotropical otter share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Lontra.

Conservation Status

marine otter

EN — Endangered

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	marine otter	Neotropical otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

marine otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.