European otter vs 黃嘴針尾鴨

Lutra lutra compared with Anas georgica

Key Differences

• European otter is Vulnerable while 黃嘴針尾鴨 is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European otter	黃嘴針尾鴨
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)	Anseriformes (雁形目)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Anatidae
Genus	Lutra (Otters)	Anas
Species	Lutra lutra	Anas georgica

Evolutionary Relationship

European otter and 黃嘴針尾鴨 share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索动物门)

Conservation Status

European otter

VU — Vulnerable

Trend: Stable →

黃嘴針尾鴨

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European otter	黃嘴針尾鴨
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.

黃嘴針尾鴨

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as 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。

黃嘴針尾鴨

黄嘴针尾鸭（Anas georgica）在IUCN红色名录中被评为濒危（EN）。在野外面临高度灭绝风险，种群数量显著下降，生存面临持续威胁。

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway