ENEndangered
Lutra sumatrana
Declining
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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 mangrove vegetation· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementLegislation
Other threatened species in MUSTELIDAE
Threatened in Brunei
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lutra sumatrana classified as Endangered?
Lutra sumatrana 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 Lutra sumatrana live?
Lutra sumatrana occurs in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and Myanmar (Burma) (plus 2 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Lutra sumatrana?
The main threats to Lutra sumatrana are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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