CHARACTERISTICS

Ventral Fur (Light-brown to Grey/White)
Image Credit: ckoulang

Information Source: http://eol.org/pages/328028/details

Physical Description

Largest otters in Southeast Asia

  • Height/Length: 1 to 1.3m
  • Weight: 7 to 11kg

Shortest and smoothest fur among otters

  • Ventral Fur (Belly): Light-brown/Grey/White
  • Dorsal Fur (Head/Back/Tail): Light/Dark-Mud-brown
  • Guard hair (12-14mm; Water-repellent)
  • Underfur (6 to 8mm)

Characteristics

  • Smooth and Round Skull
  • Short Muzzle

    Paw anatomy
    Image Credit: N. Sivasothi

  • Small Nose

    Flat Tail
    Image Credit: Anan Kaewkhammul

  • Flat Tail
  • Webbed Feet
  • Strong, Dexterous Paws
  • Sharp Claws

Lifespan

  • 4 to 10 years
  • Oldest known in captivity: 20 years

You Otter Know! Different species of otter come in all shapes and sizes. The largest otter is the Giant Otter, which can grow up to 6 feet long and the heaviest otter is the Sea Otter, which can weigh up to 45kg.

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