ARKive - Giant otter - Pteronura brasiliensis- species related by habitat

Species that live in a similar habitat to the Giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)

Indian black turtle (Melanochelys trijuga)
The Indian black turtle is a medium-sized freshwater turtle from South Asia. Despite its common name, the colour of this attractive turtle... More 10 Images 0 videos
Persian sturgeon (Acipenser persicus)
Information on the Persian sturgeon is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 1 Video
Masked finfoot (Heliopais personatus)
Information on the masked finfoot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Betic midwife toad (Alytes dickhilleni)
A small, distinctive species belonging to an ancient family of amphibians, the Betic midwife toad (Alytes dickhilleni) is one of just five... More 4 Images 0 videos
Central American river turtle (Dermatemys mawii)
Information on the Central American river turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 0 videos
Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae)
Information on the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus)
The Euphrates softshell turtle (Rafetus euphraticus) is one of the least known species of the Trionychidae family. The name of this species... More 7 Images 0 videos
Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides)
As its name suggests, the Indo-Pacific finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides) lacks a dorsal fin, and instead has a ridge that runs... More 6 Images 1 Video
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most numerous duck in Britain, and is the ancestor of the domestic duck. Both male and... More 58 Images 13 Videos
Goby (Knipowitschia croatica)
Information on Knipowitschia croatica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Hoge’s side-necked turtle (Mesoclemmys hogei)
Information on Hoge’s side-necked turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Elegant sprite (Pseudagrion decorum)
Information on the elegant sprite is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Variagated pygmy perch (Nannoperca variegata)
Information on the variagated pygmy perch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
One of the most widespread of all shorebirds, the sanderling is a small, highly active wader, typically seen racing after waves on sandy... More 25 Images 0 videos
Canada goose (Branta canadensis)
The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) was introduced to England around 300 years ago. It is now the most familiar goose in Britain. This... More 47 Images 7 Videos
Intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia)
A medium-sized heron with striking white plumage, the intermediate egret (Mesophoyx intermedia) is most attractive during the breeding... More 28 Images 1 Video
Boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas)
A large, robust amphibian of western North America, the boreal toad (Anaxyrus boreas) has thick, dry skin that is covered in dark or rusty... More 7 Images 0 videos
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
A small, graceful tern species, the black tern is unmistakable during the breeding season, when it displays the distinctive dark plumage for... More 19 Images 4 Videos
Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis)
The Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis) is a small, silvery-tan to olive-coloured fish that is darker above, and yellowish to... More 1 Image 0 videos
Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa)
Information on the Oregon spotted frog is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Mugger (Crocodylus palustris)
The broad snout of the mugger makes it look more like an alligator than a crocodile, but the large and visible fourth tooth indicates that... More 21 Images 8 Videos
Southern river otter (Lontra provocax)
The southern river otter is believed to occupy the smallest geographical area of all otter species. Like other otters, it is built for... More 12 Images 1 Video
Asian short-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea)
This charismatic mammal, equally at home in the water and on land, is the smallest of the world’s otters. As well as its size, the... More 15 Images 1 Video
Large water-starwort (Callitriche heterophylla)
A small, aquatic herb with smooth, branching stems, the large water-starwort (Callitriche heterophylla) is unusual in having two distinct... More 4 Images 0 videos
Warner sucker (Catostomus warnerensis)
Information on the Warner sucker is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris)
A particularly distinctive dolphin, the Irrawaddy has a rounded head with no beak and a flexible neck, causing visible creases behind the... More 10 Images 4 Videos
Madagascar grebe (Tachybaptus pelzelnii)
This bird, like all other grebes, is a specialized waterbird, that is virtually unable to move on land, but is an excellent swimmer and... More 1 Image 0 videos
Canara pearlspot (Etroplus canarensis)
Information on the canara pearlspot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Steller’s eider (Polysticta stelleri)
Distinctive in its breeding plumage, male Steller’s eiders have an orange breast and sides, and a white head, all contrasting against a... More 23 Images 4 Videos
Spectacled duck (Speculanas specularis)
With its highly distinctive head and neck pattern, the spectacled duck is unmistakeable. From the neck up, this medium-sized dabbling duck... More 8 Images 1 Video

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