The southern river otter (Lontra provocax), or South American river otter, is an otter species that lives in much of Patagonia. It is listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature as an endangered species.

The Southern River Otter (Lontra provocax) or “Huillin” as they are known in Chile, can grow up to 1.2 m and can reach 9kg in weight. They sport a dark brown fur on top, with lighter shades underneath, and can be seen with grey markings around the throat area.

The Southern river otter is a medium-sized otter that lives in South America. Its fur is dark brown in color on the top and has a lighter cinnamon color on its underside. Although called a "river otter", it inhabits both marine and freshwater environments.

The rare Southern river otter lives in freshwater systems with abundant riparian vegetation. It hunts mainly fish, but also forages for crabs, molluscs and birds. It is found in inland lakes and close to the rocky coastal habitats of Argentina and Chile, never far from a source of freshwater.

Southern river otters, Lontra provocax, are only found in central and southern Chile and parts of Argentina. This species has been exterminated from much of its range in Chile by hunting. In Argentina, it is found along the Andes from Tierra del Fuego all the way to the southern part of Neuquen province (Otternet, 1998). Biogeographic Regions

The southern river otter, in its unique ecological niche, claims the distinction of possessing the most limited geographic range among otter species across the globe. This species’ presence is exclusively confined to the verdant landscapes of South America, a testament to …

2021年4月10日 · The southern river otter Lontra provocax (known locally as the “huillín”) is endemic to southern Argentina and Chile, and is currently in danger of extinction. Mapuche communities have always lived closely alongside their …

2015年2月22日 · The southern river otter is a freshwater species. Rest and den sites are found in areas with dense vegetation and an abundance of above-ground roots, small rocks or broken stones, which provide suitable crevices from which the …

The southern river otter (Lontra provocax) is a species of otter that lives in Chile and Argentina. Although called a "river otter", it inhabits both marine and freshwater environments. It sometimes is considered a subspecies of Lontra canadensis.

Southern river otters are solitary animals and are mostly active at night and spend their day in shelter dens such as rock cavities, hollow trees or logs, earth banks, or among tree roots. Southern river otters were vigorously hunted for their pelts throughout the last 100 years.