Giant otter  (Pteronura brasiliensis)

Range

Endemic to South America, although absent from Argentina, Uruguay and Chile (5), the giant otter is seen within the Orinoco, Amazon and La Plata River systems (6).

UNEP World Conservation Monitoring CentreView a distribution map for this species at UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.

Habitat

Found in slow-moving rivers, lakes and swamps, preferring gently sloped riverbanks and secluded areas with overhanging vegetation (2).