Asian Small Clawed Otter

Aonyx cinereus

Habitat & Distribution : Rivers, streams, and lakes of South & Southeast Asia

Diet : Fish, crustaceans, molluscs 

Size: 40-63 cm

Jangka Hidup: .... tahun

Description

The asian small clawed otter is the smallest species of otter in the world, only weighing 5 kg maximum. They have a dense brown waterproof coat so that water can fall right off, partially webbed paws with very short claws, and a highly sensitive, long, muscular tail used as a rudder 

Behavior

After swimming or feeding, they tend to rub against logs and vegetation in the area to leave their scent, a form of scent marking. They use their whiskers to sense changes in currents and water pressure. 

Reproduction

These animals are monogamous, mating for life and breeding year-round, typically producing two litters annually. After a 60–72 day gestation, 1–6 pups are born in bank dens, with both parents and sometimes older offspring cooperatively raising the young 

Communication & Perception

Asian small clawed otters are social pack animals and communicate by intricate chirps and scent marking to signal other otters. 

Predator(s)

 Crocodiles, snakes, wild cats