Year Published:
Cataloging Information
Topic(s):
Fire Ecology
Fire Effects
Fire & Wildlife
Mammals
Carnivores
Fire Effects
Fire & Wildlife
Mammals
Carnivores
Ecosystem(s):
Subalpine wet spruce-fir forest, Subalpine dry spruce-fir forest, Montane dry mixed-conifer forest, Ponderosa pine woodland/savanna, Lower montane/foothills/valley grassland
NRFSN number: 10538
FEIS number: 281
Record updated:
This FEIS species review synthesizes information on the relationship of Lontra canadensis (northern river otter) to fire--how fire affects the species and its habitat, and fire management considerations. Information is also provided on the species' taxonomy, distribution, basic biology, and general management. This species review can be used for fire management, restoration planning, NEPA documents, and postfire rehabilitation planning. It may also be helpful in wildlife and habitat management, and as a source of information on the general ecology of individual species.
Citation
Tesky, Julie L. 1993. Lontra canadensis. In: Fire Effects Information System, [Online].
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station,
Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available:
www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/animals/mammal/loca/all.html
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station,
Fire Sciences Laboratory (Producer). Available:
www.fs.usda.gov/database/feis/animals/mammal/loca/all.html