North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) (Schreber, 1777)

 

Synonyms: Lutra canadensis, Northern river otter

 

 

Lontra canadensis (or Lutra canadensis) occurs throughout most major drainages in Canada and the continental United States. It is found in a wide variety of aquatic habitats including lakes, rivers, marshes, coastal shorelines, and estuaries. North American River Otter feeds mostly on mid-sized fish, but also consumes frogs, crayfish, molluscs, etc.

 

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