Asian Small-Clawed Otter

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Scientific Name

Aonyx cinera

Size

Average size is 90cm long

Weight

They will weigh up to 11 lbs.

 

Description

They have a long heavy body, with small head and thick tapering tails.

 

Food

They are carnivores. They eat shellfish, also crustaceans, and mollusks, and other fish.They also eat up to 2 pounds of food a day.

 

Habitat

Asia's wet forest lands.Southern Asia they are wide spread. salt water is where they hunt.

 

Other Facts

The smallest of all otters. Is called" finger otter .In German. They are also very playful.

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