Wildlifeof Nepal
Eurasian Otter
Bears, Dogs & Otters
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Lutra lutra
Basic stats
Habitat
Rivers; recorded in western Nepal at 1,337–1,600m
Size
Length 57–95cm; tail 35–45cm
Weight
Usually 7–12kg; up to 17kg
The Eurasian otter is normally 57 to 95cm long, not counting a tail of 35 to 45cm, and averages 7 to 12kg, though a large old male may reach 17kg. Pups stay dependent on the mother for around 13 months. The largest reported specimen, from a source considered reliable but not verified, weighed over 24kg (Wikipedia, general species account).
In western Nepal its presence has been documented at about 1,600m in the Barekot river in Jajarkot District and at 1,337m in the Tubang river in eastern Rukum District. No diet figures specific to Nepal were found in the sources opened. Nationally Near Threatened (Nepal National Red List 2011).
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Eurasian Otter live in?
- Rivers; recorded in western Nepal at 1,337–1,600m
- How big is the Eurasian Otter?
- Length 57–95cm; tail 35–45cm
- How much does the Eurasian Otter weigh?
- Usually 7–12kg; up to 17kg