Giant Otter vs

Pteronura brasiliensis compared with Hyphoderma definitum

Key Differences

• Giant Otter is Endangered while is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Giant Otter
Kingdom	Animalia (동물)	Fungi (균계)
Phylum	Chordata (척삭동물)	Basidiomycota (담자균류)
Class	Mammalia (포유류)	Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)
Order	Carnivora (식육목)	Polyporales (구멍장이버섯목)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Hyphodermataceae
Genus	Pteronura	Hyphoderma
Species	Pteronura brasiliensis	Hyphoderma definitum

Conservation Status

Giant Otter

EN — Endangered

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Giant Otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Giant Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Hyphoderma definitum은 구멍장이버섯과(Polyporaceae)의 피각균류로 정보 부족(DD)으로 평가된다. 숲 서식지의 썩은 목재 위에 얇은 복착 자실체를 형성한다. 제한된 채집 기록으로 인해 종합적인 보전 평가가 어렵다.