Giant Otter vs

Pteronura brasiliensis compared with Lichina confinis

Key Differences

• Giant Otter is Endangered while is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Giant Otter
Kingdom	Animalia (동물)	Fungi (균계)
Phylum	Chordata (척삭동물)	Ascomycota (자낭균류)
Class	Mammalia (포유류)	Lichinomycetes (마귀숟갈버섯강)
Order	Carnivora (식육목)	Lichinales (마귀숟갈버섯목)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Lichinaceae
Genus	Pteronura	Lichina
Species	Pteronura brasiliensis	Lichina confinis

Conservation Status

Giant Otter

EN — Endangered

LC — Least Concern

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

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.