Smooth-coated otter
The smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) is a carnivorous mammal.
The smooth-coated otter is a freshwater otter species from regions of South and Southwest Asia, with the majority of its numbers found in Southeast Asia. It has been ranked as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996, as it is threatened by habitat loss, pollution of wetlands and poaching for the — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Lutrogale perspicillata
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Mustelidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Weight
- 9 kg
- Length
- 79 cm
- Activity
- Diurnality
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
What does a smooth-coated otter eat?
The smooth-coated otter is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a smooth-coated otter?
The smooth-coated otter weighs around 9 kg and measures about 79 cm.
Is the smooth-coated otter endangered?
The smooth-coated otter is currently listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.