Neotropical otter vs Patagonian mara

Lontra longicaudis compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	Patagonian mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Caviidae
Genus	Lontra	Dolichotis
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Neotropical otter and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	Patagonian mara
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.

Patagonian mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.