The Status of the River Otter in Canada
North American River Otter (Lontra canadensis) – population status in Canada. (Data from 2001)
HP – Harvesting Permitted; E – Endangered species list; IP – Increasing population; SP – Stable population; SS – Species of special protection; SM – Small population; NH – No Harvesting; R – Reintroducing; T – Threatened population; PM – Protected mammal; C - Common
|
STATE |
STATUS |
|
Alberta * |
HP and NH depending on area |
|
British Columbia |
HP, SP |
|
Manitoba |
HP, SP, C |
|
New Brunswick |
HP, SP |
|
Newfoundland |
HP, SP |
|
Northwest Territories |
HP, SP |
|
Nova Scotia |
HP, SP |
|
Ontario |
HP, SP |
|
Prince Edward Island |
Extinct |
|
Quebec |
HP, SP |
|
Saskatchewan |
HP, SP |
|
Yukon |
HP, SP |
* Reintroductions have or are taking place.
Source of data from American River Otter Alliance, Jan Reed-Smith.