Neotropical otter

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Mammalia (memeliler)

Order

Carnivora (etçiller)

Family

Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)

Genus

Lontra

Species

Lontra longicaudis (Neotropical otter)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Gato de Agua

French Loutre d'AmériquedDu Sud

Similar Species in Lontra

Canadian Otter

Lontra canadensis

Least Concern

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marine otter

Lontra felina

Endangered

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Southern River Otter

Lontra provocax

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Neotropical otter?

The scientific name of Neotropical otter is Lontra longicaudis. It belongs to the genus Lontra.

What is the conservation status of Neotropical otter?

Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Neotropical otter live?

Neotropical otter is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela.

What family does Neotropical otter belong to?

Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) belongs to the genus Lontra, which is part of the taxonomic family Mustelidae.

What kingdom does Neotropical otter belong to?

Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Neotropical otter?

The closest relatives of Neotropical otter in the genus Lontra include Canadian Otter, marine otter, Southern River Otter.