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oriental small-clawed otter
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species of mammal
OverviewAI-generated
The oriental small-clawed otter, scientifically named *Aonyx cinerea*, is a species of mammal in the family Mustelidae and order Carnivora. It belongs to the genus *Aonyx* and is also referred to by common names such as the Asian short-clawed otter and Asian small-clawed otter. The species has an accepted taxonomic status with the authority (Illiger, 1815).
Its habitat includes both marine and freshwater environments. The taxon range is noted as the Nanling Mountains. The IUCN Red List classifies the species as Vulnerable, a status recorded in 2021. Additionally, the species is listed in Appendix I of CITES. The gestation period for this otter is 62 days.
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Species
VulnerableAsian small-clawed otter
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderCarnivora
- FamilyMustelidae
Maximum longevity: 23 years (captivity) Observations: One wild born female was about 23 years old when she died in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Wikidata facts
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- taxon rank
- species
- IUCN conservation status
- Vulnerable
- taxon name
- Aonyx cinerea
- Commons category
- Aonyx cinerea
- Commons gallery
- Aonyx cinerea
- taxon common name
- Vidră asiatică
- gestation period
- 62
- CITES Appendix
- Appendix I of CITES
- sequenced genome URL
- www.dnazoo.org/assemblies/Aonyx_cinereus
- taxon range
- Nanling Mountains
- short name
- A. cinereus
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Encyclopedic overview
The Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus), also called oriental small-clawed otter and small-clawed otter, is an otter species native to South and Southeast Asia. It has short claws that do not extend beyond the pads of its webbed digits. With a total body length of 730 to 960 mm (28.6 to 37.6 in), and a maximum weight of 3.5 kg (7.7 lb), it is the smallest otter species.
The Asian small-clawed otter lives in riverine habitats, freshwater wetlands and mangrove swamps. It feeds on molluscs, crabs and other small aquatic animals. It lives in pairs, but also has been observed in family groups with up to 12 individuals. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, and is threatened by habitat loss, pollution, and in some areas also by hunting.
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