Panstivo island otter

The Panstivo river otter (Lutra lutra insulam), more commonly known as just "otter" by most residents of the island, is a subspecies of river otter endemic to Panstivo. There are an estimated 25-33 river otters in the island with a slightly decreasing population, likely being eaten by the many canids of the country where they all share the same area. River otters are top predators in the aquatic food chain. It contributes to the nutrient cycle by transporting nutrients from one ecosystem to the next. Due to their abnormally low population, they are considered critically endangered species with an abrupt drop in population from 13,200 in the 20th century and likely had very healthy populations prior to the 20th century. 
== Distribution and habitat ==
They are mostly all concentrated in the southern rainy forests of the island on the Dimish Peninsula between Bondar and Dimish where they live in colonies in the forest's rivers. 
Category:Animals
Category:Fauna of Parania
Category:Fauna of Panstivo