
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Scientific name: Aonyx cinerea

Average lifespan
Up to 16 years

Size
Up to 1.3 m

Distribution
Indo-west Pacific

Did you know?
Asian small-clawed otters have the ability to close their nostrils and ears to block water from rush in while swimming.
To keep themselves warm when swimming, asian small-clawed otters are coated densely with double layers of fur.
Asian small-clawed otters use their strong hind legs to propel in the water and strong tail to steer the direction when swimming.