Species MammalsNeotropical River Otter

Neotropical River Otter

Lontra longicaudis

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Illustration of 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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