Giant Otter

Pteronura brasiliensis

Taxonomy

Classification	Name
Family	Mustelidae
Genus	Pteronura
Species	Pteronura brasiliensis

Distribution & Habitat

Amazon and Orinoco basins of South America.

Diet

• Mostly fish
• Occasional large prey

Behavior

• Highly social
• Family groups
• Vocal
• Long linear territories

Conservation

Status	Threats
Endangered	Hunting, mining, habitat loss

Notable Traits

• Largest otter species