Problem
Threatened species of Pteronura brasiliensis
Other Names:
Threatened species of Giant otterEndangered species of Guiana flat-tailed otter
winged tailed otter
margin tailed otter
Nature:
Humans continue to illegally hunt Pteronura brasiliensis for pelts. Indigenous groups use the meat and pelt of P. brasiliensis. It is controlled as a pest as its ravenous appetite is often blamed by logging and mining workers for a lack of fish/protein available in some south American river systems.
Incidence:
Pteronura brasiliensis is considered as "Vulnerable" by the IUCN. CITES lists the species as "Appendix 1.
Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Mustelidae Organizations:
IUCN/SSC Seal Specialist Group Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → CarnivoresSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
19.01.2021 – 19:31 CET