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Giant Otter

Pteronura brasiliensis

  • Epic
  • IUCN EN · Endangered
  • Mammal
  • South America

About the Giant Otter

The Giant Otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) is a mammal found in South America. Its habitats include freshwater environments and wetlands.

It weighs around 30 kg and has a lifespan of about 12 years. At full speed it can reach 14 km/h. Its estimated population is around 7,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Endangered (EN), the IUCN category for species facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Epic rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Epic cards are among the harder finds in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Pteronura brasiliensis
Group
Mammal
Region
South America
Habitats
Freshwater, Wetland
IUCN status
Endangered (EN)
Game rarity
Epic
Weight
30 kg
Lifespan
12 years
Top speed
14 km/h
Estimated population
7,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Charles J. Sharp
Changes
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