Hairy-nosed otter vs Neblina Uacari

Lutra sumatrana compared with Cacajao hosomi

Key Differences

• Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered while Neblina Uacari is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hairy-nosed otter	Neblina Uacari
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Primates (Primata)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Pitheciidae
Genus	Lutra (Otters)	Cacajao
Species	Lutra sumatrana	Cacajao hosomi

Evolutionary Relationship

Hairy-nosed otter and Neblina Uacari share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Neblina Uacari

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hairy-nosed otter	Neblina Uacari
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Neblina Uacari

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.