ENEndangered
Giant Otter
Pteronura brasiliensis
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_otter
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Species managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in MUSTELIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Giant Otter classified as Endangered?
Giant Otter is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Giant Otter live?
Giant Otter occurs in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Giant Otter?
The main threats to Giant Otter are 1.1, 11.1, 11.4, and 2.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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