Oriental Small-clawed Otter Did you see this animal?
Scientific Name : Aonyx cinerea
Family : Mustelidae
Order : Carnivora
Class : Mammalia
Phylum : Chordata
Other Name : Asian Small-clawed Otter, Small-clawed Otter
Habitat : Forest, Shrubland, Grassland, Wetlands (inland), Marine Neritic, Marine Intertidal, Marine Coastal/Supratidal
Description : Adults typically weigh between 1.5 to 5.5 kilograms (3.3 to 12.1 pounds) and measure around 65 to 94 centimeters (25.6 to 37 inches) in length.
The otter has short, sleek, and waterproof fur that ranges in color from light to dark brown, with a lighter underside. They have small claws on their front paws, which are partially webbed.
The Oriental Small-clawed Otter is a social animal and lives in family groups. They are very vocal and use a variety of sounds to communicate with each other.
They are found in freshwater habitats such as rivers, streams, and mangrove swamps in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
They are primarily carnivorous, feeding on fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and small amphibians.
The Oriental Small-clawed Otter is threatened by habitat loss due to human development, pollution, and overfishing. They are also hunted for their fur and used in the illegal pet trade.
The IUCN lists the Oriental Small-clawed Otter as "Vulnerable," which means that it is at risk of becoming endangered if its population continues to decline. Conservation efforts include habitat protection, reducing pollution, and enforcing laws against hunting and trafficking.
The otter has short, sleek, and waterproof fur that ranges in color from light to dark brown, with a lighter underside. They have small claws on their front paws, which are partially webbed.
The Oriental Small-clawed Otter is a social animal and lives in family groups. They are very vocal and use a variety of sounds to communicate with each other.
They are found in freshwater habitats such as rivers, streams, and mangrove swamps in Southeast Asia, including parts of India, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
They are primarily carnivorous, feeding on fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and small amphibians.
The Oriental Small-clawed Otter is threatened by habitat loss due to human development, pollution, and overfishing. They are also hunted for their fur and used in the illegal pet trade.
The IUCN lists the Oriental Small-clawed Otter as "Vulnerable," which means that it is at risk of becoming endangered if its population continues to decline. Conservation efforts include habitat protection, reducing pollution, and enforcing laws against hunting and trafficking.
Distribution in Bangladesh
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description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Joachim S. Müller(www.inaturalist.org/people/Joachim S. Müller), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.
description written by:Asad U. Tanvir,Department of Zoology,Jagannath University,Dhaka; reviewed by:Muntasir Akash,Department of Zoology,University of Dhaka;Taxonomic Checklist:Red List of Bangladesh Volume 2: Mammals, 2015, IUCN; information sources:wikipedia,iucnredlist.org; photo credit:Joachim S. Müller(www.inaturalist.org/people/Joachim S. Müller), photo copyright: iNaturalist.more information please contact with us.