Lontra
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Lontra is a genus of otters from the Americas.<ref name = MSW3>Template:MSW3 Carnivora</ref>
Species
These species were previously included in the genus Lutra, together with the Eurasian otter, but they have now been moved to a separate genus. The genus comprises four living and one known fossil species:
Extant species
Extinct species
| Scientific name | Common name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| †Lontra weiri | Weir's otter | Pliocene North America<ref name=Prassack2016>Template:Cite journal</ref> |
References
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