🌿Native Nature

Eurasian Otter

Lutra lutra

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mustelidae ›Genus: Lutra

About

The Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), also known as the European otter, Eurasian river otter, common otter, and Old World otter, is a semiaquatic mammal native to Eurasia. The most widely distributed member of the otter subfamily (Lutrinae) of the weasel family (Mustelidae), it is found in the waterways and coasts of Europe, many parts of Asia, and parts of northern Africa. The Eurasian otter has a diet mainly of fish, and is strongly territorial. It is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Otter?
The scientific name of Eurasian Otter is Lutra lutra.
What kingdom does Eurasian Otter belong to?
Eurasian Otter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eurasian Otter belong to?
Eurasian Otter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Eurasian Otter belong to?
Eurasian Otter belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Eurasian Otter belong to?
Eurasian Otter belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Eurasian Otter belong to?
Eurasian Otter belongs to the family Mustelidae.
What genus does Eurasian Otter belong to?
Eurasian Otter belongs to the genus Lutra.