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The neotropical otter or neotropical river otter (Lontra longicaudis) is a type of otter. It is found in Central America, South America and the island of Trinidad. The average length of the neotropical otter is from 36–66 centimetres (14–26 in). It weighs from 5–15 kilograms (11–33 lb).[2]
Neotropical otter | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Mammalia |
Order: | Carnivora |
Family: | Mustelidae |
Genus: | Lontra |
Species: | L. longicaudis |
Binomial name | |
Lontra longicaudis (Olfers, 1818) | |
Neotropical otter range |
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