Asian small-clawed otter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Asian small-clawed otter |
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Aonyx
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cinereus
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Amblonyx cinereus |
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The Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinereus) is a type of otter. It is also called the oriental small-clawed otter or simply small-clawed otter. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. It is the smallest type of otter in the world. It is also the smallest type of otter in Asia. It eats molluscs, crabs and other small aquatic animals.
The Asian small-clawed otter lives in mangrove swamps and freshwater wetlands in South and Southeast Asia. It is threatened by habitat loss, pollution, and hunting in some places. It is a vulnerable species.
Images for kids
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Closeup of a small-clawed otter's mouth
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Family group of Asian small-clawed otters
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Asian small-clawed otters feeding in Edinburgh Zoo
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Asian small-clawed otter swimming with Indian rhinoceros at Zoo Basel
See also
In Spanish: Nutria enana para niños
