Quick facts

Lifespan

16 years

Diet

Mussel, fish, clams and crab

Habitat

River in the mountains to the beach.

Range

The Small-Clawed Otters are found in southern India, southern China, Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines

The Asian Small-clawed Otter is the world's smallest otter species, weighing less than 5kg. They are active during the day and have excellent vision. They live in groups of about 12 individuals. They live in burrows dug into muddy river banks.