Nutria

Lutra lutra

Vulnerable →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

10 years

Length

1.0 m

Weight

10.0 kg

Trend

→ Stable

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Mustelido semiacuático de cuerpo esbelto que habita a lo largo de ríos limpios, arroyos y costas de Europa y Asia. La nutria europea (Lutra lutra) puede alcanzar 1,3 metros de longitud y es una cazadora de peces altamente habilidosa, utilizando bigotes sensibles para detectar los movimientos de sus presas. Al requerir aguas no contaminadas con abundancia de peces, es una especie indicadora de la salud de los ecosistemas de agua dulce. Casi extinta en Europa Occidental por la caza y la contaminación, las poblaciones se han recuperado significativamente tras las mejoras en la calidad del agua.

Fun Facts

✨ Otters hold hands while sleeping so they don't drift apart.
✨ Their fur is the densest of any animal, with up to 80,000 hairs per square cm.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

💧 Wetlands (Inland) 🐚 Marine Neritic

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Nutria is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Family

Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)

Genus

Lutra (Otters)

Species

Lutra lutra (Nutria)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Nutria

French loutre, loutre deurope

German Otter, Fischotter

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Nutria de Sumatra

Lutra sumatrana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nutria?

The scientific name of Nutria is Lutra lutra. It belongs to the genus Lutra.

What is the conservation status of Nutria?

Nutria (Lutra lutra) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Nutria live?

Nutria is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Nutria belong to?

Nutria (Lutra lutra) belongs to the genus Lutra, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.

What does Nutria eat?

Nutria is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Nutria live?

Nutria has an average lifespan of approximately 10 years in the wild.

Is Nutria endangered?

Yes, Nutria (Lutra lutra) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Nutria belong to?

Nutria (Lutra lutra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).