Canadian Otter vs Serotine

Lontra canadensis compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• Canadian Otter is Least Concern while Serotine is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian Otter	Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Chiroptera (morcego)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Lontra	Eptesicus
Species	Lontra canadensis	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian Otter and Serotine share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Canadian Otter

LC — Least Concern

Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian Otter	Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canadian Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Canadian Otter

The Canadian Otter (Lontra canadensis) is a species in the genus Lontra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Serotine

O morcego-de-peito-amarelo (Eptesicus serotinus) esta classificado como Vulneravel (VU) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Enfrenta um alto risco de ameaca em estado selvagem, com populacoes em declinio e crescente pressao sobre o seu habitat.