European otter vs 大苇莺

Lutra lutra compared with Acrocephalus arundinaceus

Key Differences

• European otter is Vulnerable while 大苇莺 is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European otter	大苇莺
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Aves (鳥綱)
Order	Carnivora (食肉目)	Passeriformes (雀形目)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Acrocephalidae
Genus	Lutra (Otters)	Acrocephalus
Species	Lutra lutra	Acrocephalus arundinaceus

Evolutionary Relationship

European otter and 大苇莺 share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索动物门)

Conservation Status

European otter

VU — Vulnerable

Trend: Stable →

大苇莺

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European otter	大苇莺
Diet	Carnivore	—
Average Lifespan	10 years	—
Average Length	1.0 m	—
Average Weight	10.0 kg	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

大苇莺

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

European otter

欧洲水獭（Lutra lutra）是一种纤细的半水生鼬科动物，分布于欧洲和亚洲的清洁河流、溪流和海岸线。欧洲水獭体长可达1.3米，是技术娴熟的捕鱼者，利用敏感的胡须探测猎物的动向。它们需要鱼类丰富的清洁水域，是淡水生态系统健康状况的指示物种。曾因狩猎和污染在西欧几近灭绝，随着水质改善，种群数量已显著恢复。

大苇莺

大苇莺（Acrocephalus arundinaceus）在IUCN红色名录中被列为极度濒危物种（CR）。由于种群数量严重下降和栖息地丧失，在野外面临极高的灭绝风险。

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden