Oriental clawed otter can be found in the mangrove swamps and fresh wetlands of Bangladesh, southern India, China, Taiwan, Indochina, West Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Adults of this species otters can grow to the length of approximately 0.9 meters from nose to tip of the tail, and weigh about 5 pounds. They feed on fish, frogs, crabs, crayfish and shellfish.
Type previously considered the only member of the genus Amblonyx, but after the recent mitochondrial DNA (Koepfli and Wayne, 1998) has been demonstrated as a member of the genus Aonyx. There are also discussions about the name of the species; cinereus and cinerea. Currently the IUCN name is Aonyx cinereus, while "species of mammals in the world," he cited as Aonyx cinerea.
Name
Dwarf otter (Aonyx cinerea)
Climate
much of southern Asia
Habitat
tropical rain forests, landscapes rich in water
Description
The way of life gather in groups of more than 12 members, wherein the pairs are formed which are characterized by strong internal cohesion. Feeding: molluscs, crustaceans, frogs ... It is interesting that the fish does not constitute a significant item in their diet. Length: the body up to 60 centimeters, the tail up to 35 centimeters. Weight: up to 5 kilograms. Reproduction: Pregnancy lasts about 60 days, after which the young are born 1-6 (typical: two) which is cared for by both parents. Life expectancy: 15 years
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