Neotropical River Otter

Lontra longicaudis

The Neotropical River Otter is the southern counterpart of the North American river otter, found from Mexico through Central and South America. It inhabits clean, fast-moving rivers and streams and is highly sensitive to water quality. In Mexico and Central America it is a key indicator species for healthy riparian ecosystems.

Habitat

Clear, clean rivers, streams, and lakes of Mexico and Central America

Diet

Fish, crustaceans, and aquatic invertebrates

How common

Uncommon

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