32,523 observationsLeast Concern
North American River Otter
Lontra canadensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mustelidae ›Genus: Lontra
About
The North American river otter (Lontra canadensis), also known as the northern river otter or the common otter, is a semiaquatic mammal endemic to the North American continent found in and along its waterways and coasts. An adult river otter can weigh between 5.0 and 14 kg (11.0 and 30.9 lb). The river otter is protected and insulated by a thick, water-repellent coat of fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of North American River Otter is Lontra canadensis.
- North American River Otter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- North American River Otter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- North American River Otter belongs to the class Mammalia.
- North American River Otter belongs to the order Carnivora.
- North American River Otter belongs to the family Mustelidae.
- North American River Otter belongs to the genus Lontra.