Golden Thomasomys vs Hairy-nosed otter

Thomasomys aureus compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Hairy-nosed otter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Thomasomys	Lutra (Otters)
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Hairy-nosed otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.