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Asian Small Clawed Otter
Aonyx cinereus
- Not Evaluated
- Data Deficient
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The smallest member of the Otter family, the Asian Small Clawed Otter has tiny claws which provide keen dexterity when handling prey. A continued threat to the Asian Small Clawed Otter is the ongoing destruction of its habitats across Asia including deforestation as well as the introduction of pesticides into the water.
Native Range → |
India, Philippines and China |
Natural Habitat → |
Rivers and wetlands |
Diet → |
Carnivorous: fish, molluscs, crabs and insects |
Life Expectancy → |
In the wild: Unknown. In a zoo: 15 years |
Breeding → |
Gestation period: 62 days. Up to 7 pups |
Group Name → |
Raft |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Loss of habitat, Hunting, Pollution |
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