oriental small-clawed otter

Aonyx cinerea

The oriental small-clawed otter is a playful and curious animal that loves to swim and play in the water. They have small claws that help them catch fish and crabs, making them great hunters in their watery homes.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The oriental small-clawed otter is the world's smallest otter, featuring sleek dark brown to grey fur and a lighter, creamy throat and chest. It has a rounded head and distinctive, barely visible claws on its partially webbed paws, making its 'fingers' highly dexterous.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloChordataClaseMammaliaOrdenCarnivoraFamiliaMustelidaeGéneroAmblonyx

oriental small-clawed otter

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Families work together to build dens in riverbanks.

Their thick fur keeps them warm and dry in cold water.

These otters often 'juggle' pebbles, a playful behavior!

They communicate using at least 12 different calls!

Habilidades especiales

Oriental small-clawed otters can 'feel' for food with their highly sensitive, nimble front paws, which helps them find hidden prey in murky water or mud.

Oriental small-clawed otters can close their nostrils and ears underwater, which helps them stay submerged and hunt efficiently without getting water inside.

Oriental small-clawed otters have long, sensitive whiskers that help them detect vibrations and movement of prey even in dark or muddy waters.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud: 70-96 cm
Peso: 2.7-5.4 kg
Esperanza de vida: 10-16 años
Top Speed: 15 km/h
Tamaño de la camada: 1-7
Gestación: 60-70 días

Dieta y alimentación

They are expert hunters, mainly eating crabs, snails, and small fish found in shallow waters.

Alimentos principales

crabs
snails
clams
small fish
frogs
insects

Método de búsqueda

Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Saltwater crocodile

Crocodylus porosus

Large predators can hunt young or vulnerable otters.

eats

Mud crab

Scylla serrata

Crabs are a favorite and common food source for otters.

eats

Striped snakehead

Channa striata

Small fish are a part of their opportunistic diet.

Rasgos

Peludo

Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.

Pies palmeados

Se caracteriza por tener los dedos conectados por una membrana, lo que generalmente ayuda a nadar.

Social

Los animales sociales viven en grupos organizados, cooperando para obtener beneficios de supervivencia como la búsqueda de alimento, la defensa y la cría de descendencia.

Piscívoro

Los organismos piscívoros son animales que subsisten principalmente de una dieta a base de peces.

Uso de herramientas

Esta característica describe a los organismos que manipulan objetos externos para lograr un objetivo específico.

Humedal

Este rasgo de hábitat identifica especies que se encuentran en humedales, que son áreas de tierra saturadas de agua, ya sea permanente o estacionalmente, e incluyen marismas, pantanos y ciénagas.