Marine Otter
Lutra felina
- Group: Otter
- Max size: 1 m
- IUCN status: EN
One of the smallest of all otters, the marine otter lives along exposed rocky coasts pounded by surf, only rarely slipping into estuaries or freshwater. It dives for crabs, shrimp, molluscs and fish among the rocks. Hunting and habitat loss have left it endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Carnivora › Mustelidae › Lutra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 477316.
FAQ
- How big does the Marine Otter get?
- The Marine Otter grows to about 1 m.