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Southern river otter

Southern river otter
Photo: Butterfly voyages - Serge Ouachée · CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Southern river otter (Lontra provocax) is a carnivorous mammal native to South America and North America.

The southern river otter, or South American river otter, is an otter species that lives in much of Patagonia. It is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as an endangered species. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Lontra provocax
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Mustelidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
South America, North America
Weight
8 kg
Length
59 cm
Conservation status
Endangered

What does a Southern river otter eat?

The southern river otter is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a Southern river otter?

The southern river otter weighs around 8 kg and measures about 59 cm.

Where do Southern river otters live?

Southern river otters are found in South America and North America, in terrestrial habitats.

Is the southern river otter endangered?

The southern river otter is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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