Lontra longicaudis

Medium size, 50-79 cm long, 37-57 cm long tail, 5-15 kg weight. Long fur, 12-14 mm long guard hair, 7-9 mm long down. Smooth body, cinnamon brown to light gray-brown, light gray belly, some individuals have spots. Small eyes, short and round ears. Short legs, small feet, strong claws, webbed. Long tail, thick hair at the base. White upper lip and lower jaw. There are 3 subspecies of this species, each with a different nose shape.

Distributed in Central America, South America and Trinidad
Long-tailed otters inhabit a variety of river environments, including deciduous and evergreen forests, savannahs, etc.

Long-tailed Otter (Lontra longicaudis) They seem to prefer clear rivers and are less likely to be found downstream in turbid waters. They are solitary and feed mainly on fish and crustaceans. They are protected under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

2020 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Listed in Appendix I, Appendix II and Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 2019 Edition.

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