European otter vs Harmless Serotine

Lutra lutra compared with Eptesicus innoxius

Key Differences

  • European otter is Vulnerable while Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank European otter Harmless Serotine
Kingdom same Animalia (동물) Animalia (동물)
Phylum same Chordata (척삭동물) Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same Mammalia (포유류) Mammalia (포유류)
Order Carnivora (식육목) Chiroptera (박쥐)
Family Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Vespertilionidae
Genus Lutra (Otters) Eptesicus
Species Lutra lutra Eptesicus innoxius

Evolutionary Relationship

European otter and Harmless Serotine share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

European otter

VU — Vulnerable

Trend: Stable →

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute European otter Harmless Serotine
Diet Carnivore
Average Lifespan 10 years
Average Length 1.0 m
Average Weight 10.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic 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.

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

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.

Harmless Serotine

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