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Neotropical River Otter
Stanley Jones

Neotropical River Otter (Lontra longicaudis)

Neotropical River Otter (Lontra longicaudis: Mustelidae) Total length of 90-150 cm (35-59 in); tail making up ca. 1/3 its length. Near La Peita along Ro Chucunaque, Darin Province, Panam. River margin with disturbed tropical lowland rainforest (mixed evergreen and deciduous forest) at 40 m (131 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
River margin with disturbed tropical lowland rainforest (mixed evergreen and deciduous forest) at 40 m (131 ft) elevation.
Location
Near La Peita along Ro Chucunaque, Darin Province, Panam.
Date taken
February 2018
Scientific name
Lontra longicaudis
Equipment used
Canon
Macswede
Great shot, Stanley! I've never managed a decent picture of any species of otter.
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
It's head looks almost like it belongs to a wild feline. Nice capture Stanley.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Ooooh!!!! Oh I so pleased you saw these Stanley!!! A wonderful species.

A super picture that too - very well done my friend.
 

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Wild Mammals
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