Neotropical otter  (Lontra longicaudis)

Neotropical otter at the surface of the water
Neotropical otter at the surface of the water
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Facts

Also known as: long-tailed otter, La Plata otter, neotropical river otter and South American river otter
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderCarnivora
FamilyMustelidae
GenusLontra (1)

Status

Classified as Data Deficient (DD) on the IUCN Red List (1) and listed on Appendix I of CITES (2).

Description

Information on the neotropical otter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

References

  1. IUCN Red List (August, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. CITES (August, 2009)
    http://www.cites.org
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