Lontra
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Lontra is a genus of otters from the American continent.
The genus comprises four species:
- Northern River Otter (Lontra canadensis)
- Southern River Otter (Lontra provocax)
- Neotropical River Otter (Lontra longicaudis)
- Marine Otter (Lontra felina)
These species were previously included in the genus Lutra, together with the European Otter, but they have now been moved to a separate genus.
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