l 'Otocyon vs Variable Akodont

Otocyon megalotis compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• l 'Otocyon is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	l 'Otocyon	Variable Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mammifères)	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Carnivora (carnivores)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Cricetidae
Genus	Otocyon	Akodon
Species	Otocyon megalotis	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

l 'Otocyon and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

l 'Otocyon

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	l 'Otocyon	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

l 'Otocyon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

l 'Otocyon

The Bat-eared fox (Otocyon megalotis) is a species in the genus Otocyon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.