Azorean predacious diving beetle vs European otter

Agabus godmanni compared with Lutra lutra

Key Differences

  • Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while European otter is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Azorean predacious diving beetle European otter
Kingdom same Animalia (동물) Animalia (동물)
Phylum Arthropoda (절지동물) Chordata (척삭동물)
Class Insecta (곤충) Mammalia (포유류)
Order Coleoptera (딱정벌레목) Carnivora (식육목)
Family Dytiscidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Agabus Lutra (Otters)
Species Agabus godmanni Lutra lutra

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and European otter share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (동물)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

European otter

VU — Vulnerable

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Azorean predacious diving beetle European otter
Diet Carnivore
Average Lifespan 10 years
Average Length 1.0 m
Average Weight 10.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

European otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

European otter

유럽수달(Lutra lutra)은 유럽과 아시아 전역의 깨끗한 강, 개울, 해안선에 서식하는 날렵한 반수생 족제비과 동물입니다. 체장 최대 1.3미터에 달하며 민감한 수염으로 먹이의 움직임을 감지해 물고기를 사냥하는 뛰어난 능력을 가지고 있습니다. 풍부한 물고기가 있는 오염되지 않은 물이 필요하여 담수 생태계 건강의 지표종으로 알려져 있습니다. 한때 사냥과 오염으로 서유럽에서 거의 멸종 위기에 처했지만, 수질 개선 이후 개체수가 크게 회복되었습니다.

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