Amazonian Nectomys vs Loutre de Sumatra

Nectomys rattus compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

• Amazonian Nectomys is Least Concern while Loutre de Sumatra is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Amazonian Nectomys	Loutre de Sumatra
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Nectomys	Lutra (Otters)
Species	Nectomys rattus	Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Nectomys and Loutre de Sumatra share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Nectomys

LC — Least Concern

Loutre de Sumatra

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Amazonian Nectomys	Loutre de Sumatra
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Nectomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Loutre de Sumatra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Amazonian Nectomys

The Amazonian Nectomys (Nectomys rattus) is a species in the genus Nectomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.