Giant Otter vs

Pteronura brasiliensis compared with Microbacterium arborescens

Key Differences

• Giant Otter is Endangered while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Giant Otter
Kingdom	Animalia (动物界)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Actinobacteriota (放线菌门)
Class	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Actinomycetia (放线菌纲)
Order	Carnivora (食肉目)	Actinomycetales (放線菌目)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Microbacteriaceae
Genus	Pteronura	Microbacterium
Species	Pteronura brasiliensis	Microbacterium arborescens

Conservation Status

Giant Otter

EN — Endangered

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Giant Otter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Giant Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.