Costa Central Oryzomys vs Hairy-nosed otter

Nephelomys caracolus compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

  • Costa Central Oryzomys is Least Concern while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Costa Central Oryzomys Hairy-nosed otter
Kingdom same Animalia (hewan) Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mamalia) Mammalia (mamalia)
Order Rodentia (hewan pengerat) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Cricetidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Nephelomys Lutra (Otters)
Species Nephelomys caracolus Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Costa Central Oryzomys and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Costa Central Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Costa Central Oryzomys Hairy-nosed otter
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Costa Central Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Costa Central Oryzomys

No description available.

Hairy-nosed otter

No description available.

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