Marine Otter

Lontra felina

Taxonomy

Classification	Name
Family	Mustelidae
Genus	Lontra
Species	Lontra felina

Distribution & Habitat

Pacific coasts of Peru and Chile; rocky marine shorelines.

Diet

• Crustaceans
• Molluscs
• Coastal fish

Behavior

• Solitary or small groups
• Dens in coastal rock crevices

Conservation

Status	Threats
Endangered	Hunting, fishery conflict

Notable Traits

• One of only two marine otter species