otters

subfamily Lutrinae

Member of mustelids (family Mustelidae)
carnivorans (order Carnivora)
placental mammals (infraclass Placentalia)
therians (subclass Theria)
mammals (class Mammalia)
animals (kingdom Animalia)

There are no other wild members of this subfamily in California.

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north american river otter
Lontra canadensis

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1 observed taxon / 1 unobserved taxon

Chris’s observations: 2 (all are research grade)

Locations:

• Elkhorn Slough
• Point Lobos SP

Months:

• Sep.: 2

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist