Black Maple vs European otter
Acer nigrum compared with Lutra lutra
Key Differences
- Black Maple is Least Concern while European otter is Vulnerable.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Maple | European otter |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (plantas) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Carnivora (carnívoros) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) |
| Genus | Acer | Lutra (Otters) |
| Species | Acer nigrum | Lutra lutra |
Conservation Status
Black Maple
LC — Least ConcernEuropean otter
VU — VulnerableTrend: Stable →
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Maple | European otter |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | Carnivore |
| Average Lifespan | — | 10 years |
| Average Length | — | 1.0 m |
| Average Weight | — | 10.0 kg |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Maple
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Canada and United States.
European otter
Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.
Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Black Maple
The Black Maple (Acer nigrum) is a species in the genus Acer. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
European otter
Mustelídeo semiacuático de corpo esguio encontrado ao longo de rios limpos, riachos e costas da Europa e Ásia. A lontra-europeia (Lutra lutra) pode atingir 1,3 metros de comprimento e é uma caçadora de peixes altamente habilidosa, usando bigodes sensíveis para detectar os movimentos de suas presas. Necessitando de água não poluída com abundância de peixes, é uma espécie indicadora da saúde dos ecossistemas de água doce. Quase extinta na Europa Ocidental devido à caça e à poluição, as populações se recuperaram significativamente após melhorias na qualidade da água.
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