ORIENTAL SMALL-CLAWED OTTER
Aonyx cinereus
It’s the smallest species of otter in the world.
WEIGHT : 4 kg
FOOD : Fish
THREATS : Pollution (pesticides), reduction of food (pollution), habitat destruction (aquaculture, coffee and tea plantations), poaching (fur).
ECO-GESTURE : Buy bivalve molluscs (oysters, mussels, clams, scallops) and ASC* certified Pangas. This responsible aquaculture is commited to reducing negative impact of breeding.
*Aquaculture Stewardship Council
MORE INFO :
Family : Weasel
Habits : gregarious
Gestation : 62 days
Litter : 2 to 3 babies
Longevity : 10 to 15 years
CITES : Appendix IA
