Lontra canadensis Von

Lontra canadensis von Schreber, 1776 North American River Otter Lontra canadensis are found throughout Louisiana. Since Lowery (1974), new specimen records were reported from Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Saint Martin, Terrebonne, and West Baton Rouge parishes. Specimen records (15).— Assumption Parish (10): Vicinity Pierre Part, 29.965N, - 91.203W, 10 (LSUMZ 27775–27779, 28306–28310). East Baton Rouge Parish (2): Baton Rouge, 2.5 mi S LSU, 30.378N, - 91.176W, 1 (LSUMZ 34961); Burbank Dr., 2.4 km SE of intersection with West Lee Drive (roadkill), 30.377N, - 91.143W, 1 (LSUMZ 37329). Saint Martin Parish (1): Atchafalaya Basin, Sebonne Canal, 2 mi N Sandy Point boat launch, 30.026N, - 91.613W, 1 (LSUMZ 32734). Terrebonne Parish (1): 10 mi S Cocodrie, 29.102N, - 90.661W, 1 (LSUMZ 20075). West Baton Rouge Parish (1): 4 mi W Port Allen, 30.451N, - 91.277W, 1 (LSUMZ 21902).