Oriental Small Clawed Otter | 台北市立動物園資訊網

OrientalsmallclawedottersarefoundinIndia,SouthernChina,Sumatra,Taiwan​,Vietnam,Malaysia,Cambodia,Philippines,Nepal,JavaandIndonesia.Habitat.

Appearance

The Oriental small clawed otter[1] is the smallest of the 13 otter[2] species. Their body measures 45-61cm (18-24in) with the tail adding a further 25-35cm (10-14in). They weigh just 1-1.5kg (2.25-11lb)

The back feet of this species is fully webbed and the front feet are partially webbed. Their claws do not go past their feet pads.

Their body is covered in dark brown fur which is quite short. On the underside their fur is a pale brown and white around the face, throat and chest.

Diet

The Oriental Small Clawed Otter[3] is a carnivore. In the wild the main food which they eat is crabs. They will also eat fish and snails while in the water...