Asian Short Clawed Otter
(Aonyx Cinereus)
Asian Short Clawed Otters are the smallest of all 13 otter species and are native to Asia. They have thick, insulating fur made from short hairs kept clean and healthy by their constant grooming. Asian Short Clawed Otters have short but very flexible sensitive claws useful for digging, climbing, and grabbing hold of prey.
Fun Facts
Asian Short Clawed Otter
Animal Class
Mammal
Size
Approximately 61 cm. Weigh less than 4.5kg
Diet
Crustaceans, molluscs, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and fish. They are also partial to a small amount of fruit and veg
Habitat
Forests, shrubland, grassland, wetlands, streams, estuaries, marine coastal
Distribution
North-Western and South-Western India, Southern China, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, Borneo and the Riau Archipelago, and Palawan Island in the Philippines
Appearance
Brown fur, small claws, and incomplete webbing between the digits
Lifespan
Up to 20 years
Did you know?
These small mustelids can often be seen washing their food in the pond before they eat it.
See our Asian Short Clawed Otters!
There are two Asian Short Clawed Otters at the Zoo. Their names are Ollie and Mr Chips. You can find them next to the zipwire.
Meet our Asian Short Clawed Otters!
Come face to face with our Asian Short Clawed Otters at Ponderosa Zoo! Help feed them, take photos, and find out everything you want to know about them.
Adopt an Asian Short Clawed Otter!
Adopt an Asian Short Clawed Otter and receive lots of goodies, including a certificate, a magnet, a bookmark, a free ticket to Ponderosa Zoo for the adopter and more!
The Asian Short Clawed Otter Population
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Population Trend
Decreasing
Threats
Habitat Destruction
Population
Approximately 5,000 Individuals
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