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Eurasian Otter

Lutra lutra

Taxonomy​

ClassificationName
FamilyMustelidae
GenusLutra
SpeciesLutra lutra

Distribution & Habitat​

Europe, large regions of Asia, parts of North Africa.

Diet​

  • Fish
  • Amphibians
  • Crustaceans

Behavior​

  • Territorial
  • Solitary
  • Uses rivers, lakes, wetlands, coasts

Conservation​

StatusThreats
Near ThreatenedWater pollution, habitat decline

Notable Traits​

  • One of the most widely distributed otter species