Oriental small-clawed otter

Amblonyx cinereus

Otter and cubs

Animal facts

Oriental small-clawed otters are the smallest of thirteen species of otter. Most otters are solitary, but small-clawed otters live in family groups. Their main threats in the wild are pollution and hunting for their pelts and livers.

Where they live

SE Asia

Habitat

Slow flowing rivers and lakes

What they eat

Aquatic invertebrates

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