MAMMALIA: CARNIVORA: MUSTELIDAE: Aonyx

Aonyx cinerea  

Asian Small-clawed Otter

Photo by Artha Smith  

With thanks to J. A. Davis.

Range:  

Diagnosis: Light colored coat, dense under fur and coarse guard hairs.  Flat nose pad.

Description: Blunt snout, tail tapered to a point. Webbed feet with strong claws.  Dark brown on top lighter color below. 

Natural History:

Reproduction:  There is a birth peak from September to October.  Two young usually in each litter.

Taxonomy & Relationships:

Variation:

Additional Comments: IUCN endangered.  USDI endangered.  CITES appendix 1.

Type Specimen:

Literature: Click on books to order.

Jefferson A. S. Lutherwood and M. A. Webber.  FAO Species Identification Guide Marine Mammals of the World.  Rome, FAO 1994 ISBN 92-5-1032920.