| Latin Name |
Lontra felina |
| Conservation Status |
Endangered |
| Location
| South America |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Length |
50 - 79 cm (20 - 31 inches) |
| Tail |
30 - 36 cm (12 - 14 inches) |
| Weight |
3 - 5 Kgs (6.6 - 11 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
- Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Marine Otters are the smallest species of otter in the genus Lontra. They have a body length between 50 and 79 cms (20 - 31 inches), a tail length between 30 and 36 cms (12 - 14 inches) and they weigh between 3 and 5 kgs (6.6 - 11 lbs).
Habitat
Marine Otters are found exclusively in marine habitats along the Pacific coast of South America, from northern Peru, along the coast of Chile, to the southern tip of South America.
Diet
Marine Otters mainly feed on fish, crabs, mollusks and shrimps.
Breeding
Marine Otters breed once a year and after a gestation period of 60 - 65 days, 2 - 4 youngsters are born. The youngsters remain with their parents until they reach independence at 10 months old.
Predators
The main predators of Marine Otters are killer whales and sharks.
Subspecies
There are no subspecies of the Marine Otter.
Interesting Facts
Marine Otters are also known as:
Otter Cat
Gato Marino
Similar Animals
Southern River Otter
Neotropical Otter
North American River Otter
European Otter
Sea Otter
Giant Otter
Smooth-Coated Otter
Spotted-Necked Otter
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