Scientific Classification
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Mustelidae |
| Subfamily | Lutrinae |
| Genus | Lontra |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Scientific Name | Lontra provocax |
Southern River Otter Description
- Adult males are solitary whereas females move in small groups.
- They have long been hunted for their pelts.
- Otters do not defend territories.
Size & Weight
Adults:
- TOTAL-LENGTH: 2.5 ft (70 cm)
- WEIGHT: 5 – 10 kg (11 – 22 lbs)
- TAIL: 16 in (40 cm)
Habitat
Freshwater lake, shorelines, dense vegetation; altitude 300 meters
Range
Chile, Argentina
Diet
Fish, crustaceans, mollusks, birds
Reproduction
1 – 2 litters (up to 4)
Sexual Maturity
2 years
Predators
Humans
Conservation Status
Endangered
