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About Otter
Otters are carnivorous mammals in the subfamily Lutrinae. The 14 extant otter species are all semiaquatic, both freshwater and marine. Lutrinae is a branch of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasels, badgers, mink, and wolverines, among other animals.
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Otter facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Lutra lutra
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Rivers, coasts & wetlands
- A group is called
- Romp
Conservation status
NT
Near Threatened
LC
NT
VU
EN
CR
EW
EX
Least concern
Extinct
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Mammalia
- Order Carnivora
- Family Mustelidae
- Genus Lutra
- Species Lutra lutra
Source: GBIF
Specs
Lifespan
8–16 yrs
Weight
7–45 kg
Size
60–130 cm
Top speed
12 km/h
Typical adult range
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