neotropical otter
| Scientific name | Lontra longicaudis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Olfers |
| Year of description | 1818 |
| IUCN category (World) | NT |
| Family | Mustelidae |
| Genus | Lontra |
Introduction
Lontra longicaudis, commonly known as neotropical otter, is a fresh water and brackish water mammal.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Female size100 - 120 cm
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Male size100 - 150 cm
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Longevity15 year
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Female size100 - 120 cm
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Male size100 - 150 cm
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Longevity15 year
How to recognize the neotropical otter ?
The neotropical otter measures between 100 and 150 cm. This mammal is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving as a couple or alone
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The neotropical otter is a mammal living as a couple or alone naturally found Terre. This species is carnivorous .
The neotropical otter is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights.
Reproduction
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Reproductionvivipare
The neotropical otter is a mammal vivipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature10 - 25 °C
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FlowMedium and Slow
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
The neotropical otter is most often found at a depth between 0m and 1m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
This species lives near large roots, in which it can find refuge in case of danger. This type of habitat is often found not far from the banks.
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