探検哺乳類

spotted-necked otter

Hydrictis maculicollis

The spotted-necked otter is a playful and curious animal that loves to swim! With its beautiful spotted neck, it can often be seen diving and playing in rivers and lakes.

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The spotted-necked otter has sleek, dark brown to reddish-brown fur with a paler underside, and distinctive white or cream-colored spots and blotches on its throat and neck. It possesses a short, blunt snout, setting it apart from other longer-snouted otter species. Its overall appearance is streamlined for aquatic life.

AnimaliaChordataMammaliaCarnivoraMustelidaeHydrictis
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カテゴリ

哺乳類

レア度

Common

危険度

2/5 · 低い

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おもしろい事実

Sometimes, entire otter families will share a single den, making their homes very cozy!

Spotted-necked otters communicate using chirps, whistles, and growls to chat with each other!

These clever otters often hunt together, working as a team to catch slippery fish prey!

They often slide down muddy banks into water, creating their own natural waterslides for fun!

特殊能力

能力

Aquatic Navigator

The spotted-necked otter can navigate murky waters because of its sensitive whiskers that detect prey movement, helping them hunt.

能力

Underwater Swimmer

Spotted-necked otters have webbed feet that help them paddle powerfully and swiftly through water, making them excellent hunters.

能力

Waterproof Coat

This otter has dense, insulating fur that traps air, keeping it warm and dry even after long dives in cold water.

能力

Breathing Control

Spotted-necked otters can hold their breath for several minutes, thanks to special flaps that seal their ears and nostrils.

サイズと詳細

長さ
100-137 cm
体重
3-6.5 kg
寿命
10-15 年
Top Speed
12 km/h
一度の出産数
1-6
妊娠期間
60-65 日

食性と食事

These otters are expert hunters, mainly feasting on fish, crabs, and frogs in the water.

主な食物

  • Fish
  • Crabs
  • Frogs
  • Mollusks
  • Aquatic insects

採餌方法

  • Pursuit

生態系とのつながり

hunts

Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

A primary fish prey in its African freshwater habitats.

eats

African clawed frog

Xenopus laevis

An amphibian commonly eaten when available in its habitat.

eaten by

Nile Crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

Large crocodiles prey on otters, especially young ones.

eaten by

African Rock Python

Python sebae

These large snakes can ambush and consume otters near water.

特徴

別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

安全性

危険度

2/5 · 低い

Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild animals like otters.

よくある質問

spotted-necked otterの長さは何ですか?

100-137 cm

spotted-necked otterの体重は何ですか?

3-6.5 kg

spotted-necked otterの寿命は何ですか?

10-15 年

spotted-necked otterのtop Speedは何ですか?

12 km/h

spotted-necked otterは何を食べますか?

These otters are expert hunters, mainly feasting on fish, crabs, and frogs in the water.

spotted-necked otterは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

spotted-necked otterはどのように狩りをしますか?

Pursuit

spotted-necked otterの一度の出産数は何ですか?

1-6

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