Threatened species of Lutra longicaudis longicaudis
Name(s):
Threatened species of La Plata otter
Endangered species of Neotropical otter
Nature
The Neotropical Otter is threatened by habitat destruction, water pollution and illegal hunting.
Background
The Neotropical Otter is found in a variety of habitats from small forests streams to lakes, swamps and marine coasts with freshwater lagoons.
Other names: Brasilian Otter, (Spanish) Lobito de Rio, Mutria, Gato de agua.
Incidence
Population levels of [Lutra longicaudis] are low but little is known of its ecology. The IUCN categorises it as "Not Evaluated".
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Type
(S) Suspect problems