Tubarão-raposo-do-Indico vs Hairy-nosed otter
Alopias pelagicus compared with Lutra sumatrana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Tubarão-raposo-do-Indico | Hairy-nosed otter |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks) | Carnivora (carnívoros) |
| Family | Alopiidae | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) |
| Genus | Alopias | Lutra (Otters) |
| Species | Alopias pelagicus | Lutra sumatrana |
Evolutionary Relationship
Tubarão-raposo-do-Indico and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)
Conservation Status
Tubarão-raposo-do-Indico
EN — EndangeredHairy-nosed otter
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Tubarão-raposo-do-Indico | Hairy-nosed otter |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Tubarão-raposo-do-Indico
Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Distributed across Colombia and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Hairy-nosed otter
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Tubarão-raposo-do-Indico
The Bigeye thresher (Alopias pelagicus) is a species in the genus Alopias. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.
Hairy-nosed otter
No description available.
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