Neotropical otter vs Polar-Smaragdlibelle

Lontra longicaudis compared with Somatochlora sahlbergi

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Polar-Smaragdlibelle is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Polar-Smaragdlibelle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Insecta (Insekten)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Odonata (Libellen)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Corduliidae
Genus	Lontra	Somatochlora
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Somatochlora sahlbergi

Evolutionary Relationship

Neotropical otter and Polar-Smaragdlibelle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Polar-Smaragdlibelle

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Polar-Smaragdlibelle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Polar-Smaragdlibelle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.