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A smooth-coated otter is a mammal that lives in freshwater and coastal environments, known for its sleek fur and aquatic lifestyle. These otters are important members of their ecosystems as predators that help control fish populations and indicate the health of water environments.
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Species
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Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderCarnivora
- FamilyMustelidae
Habitatfreshwater
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Article
The smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) is a freshwater otter species from regions of South and Southwest Asia, with the majority of its numbers found in Southeast Asia. It has been ranked as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996, as it is threatened by habitat loss, pollution of wetlands and poaching for the illegal wildlife trade. As the common name indicates, its fur is relatively smooth, and somewhat shorter in length than that of other otter species.
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