Asian Small-clawed Otter
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Little master of the water expanses
The pygmy Asian otter is the smallest species of otter in the world. It lives in pairs, but it has been recorded that it also lives in family groups of up to 12 individuals.
It is inhabited in parts of South and Southeast Asia.
Characteristics
Order:
Carnivora
Family:
Mustelidae
Scientific name:
Aonyx cinereus
Habitat:
Forest, grassy vegetation, swamps, ponds, rivers
Origin:
Asia
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
10-12 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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