Neotropical otter
Lontra longicaudis
The neotropical otter or neotropical river otter is an otter species found in Central America, South America and the island of Trinidad.
They are physically similar to the northern and southern river otter, which occur directly north and south of this species' range. The length of the neotropical otter can range from 90–150 centimetres , of which the tail comprises about a third. Body weight ranges from 5–15 kilograms . Otters are members of the family Mustelidae, the most species-rich family in the order Carnivora.
Since 2008, this otter has been classed as Data Deficient. This otter is found in many different riverine habitats; including deciduous and evergreen forests, savannas, llanos and pantanal. They prefer to live in clear fast-flowing rivers and streams. They are a relatively solitary animal and feed mostly on fish and crustaceans.
They are physically similar to the northern and southern river otter, which occur directly north and south of this species' range. The length of the neotropical otter can range from 90–150 centimetres , of which the tail comprises about a third. Body weight ranges from 5–15 kilograms . Otters are members of the family Mustelidae, the most species-rich family in the order Carnivora.
Since 2008, this otter has been classed as Data Deficient. This otter is found in many different riverine habitats; including deciduous and evergreen forests, savannas, llanos and pantanal. They prefer to live in clear fast-flowing rivers and streams. They are a relatively solitary animal and feed mostly on fish and crustaceans.