Hairy-nosed otter vs Northern Mole Vole

Lutra sumatrana compared with Ellobius talpinus

Key Differences

  • Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered while Northern Mole Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

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

Evolutionary Relationship

Hairy-nosed otter and Northern Mole Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Northern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Hairy-nosed otter Northern Mole Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Northern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

Hairy-nosed otter

No description available.

Northern Mole Vole

No description available.

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