Neotropical otter vs zarro-americano

Lontra longicaudis compared with Aythya americana

Key Differences

• Neotropical otter is Data Deficient while zarro-americano is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Neotropical otter	zarro-americano
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Aves (ave)
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Anatidae
Genus	Lontra	Aythya
Species	Lontra longicaudis	Aythya americana

Evolutionary Relationship

Neotropical otter and zarro-americano share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Neotropical otter

DD — Data Deficient

zarro-americano

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Neotropical otter	zarro-americano
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Neotropical otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

zarro-americano

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

zarro-americano

O mergulhao-cabecudo (Aythya americana) esta classificado como Nao Avaliado (NE) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Ainda nao foi avaliado segundo os criterios da Lista Vermelha da UICN. Seu estado de conservacao ainda precisa ser determinado.