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Map illustrating approximate distribution of Otters in eastern North America. The range of 
Lutra canadensis extends much farther north than shown on the map. 
Lutra canadensis (SCHREBER). Type locality — Eastern Canada. Description as 
previously given. 
Lutra c. lataxina (F. Cuvier). (Dict. Scien. Nat., XXVII, 1823, p. 242.) Type 
locality — South Carolina. Size slightly smaller and color lighter brown than 
canadensis; under side of foot more sparsely haired. 
Lutra c. vaga (BANGS). (Proc. Bost. Soc. Nat. Hist., XXVIII, 1898, p. 224.) Type 
locality — Micco, Brevard Co., Florida. General color more reddish brown 
than canadensis. 
Lutra degener BANGS. (Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash., XII, 1898, p. 35.) Type locality — 
Bay St. George, Newfoundland. A small insular form. 
