North American river otter
(Lontra canadensis )
This species is Native to certain parts of the United States but may be invasive to others
Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
Taxonomic Rank
Domain: Eukarya |
Kingdom: Animalia |
Phylum: Chordata |
Class: Mammalia |
Subclass: Theria |
Order: Carnivora |
Family: Mustelidae |
Genus: Lontra |
Lontra canadensis |
References
Common Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.
Scientific Name Reference: Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database.