Aonyx cinereus
Fast Facts
- They are smallest species of river otter.
- These otters are very social, living in family groups of up to 12 individuals.
- They are fairly dexterous so they can pick up and manipulate things with their hands.
- They are highly intelligent: some have even been trained to catch fish for people!
Range
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and sometimes India & China
Habitat
Freshwater rivers, mangroves, coastal areas, and rice paddies
Size
Up to 2 feet long, less than 10 pounds
Nutrition
Fish, crustaceans, mollusks, sometimes insects, small reptiles, and amphibians