| 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
Diet
Marine Otters mainly feed on fish, crabs, mollusks and shrimps.
Breeding
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
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