Asian Small-clawed Otter

Paws of the River

Playful and full of personality, Asian small-clawed otters are right at home at Willowbank.

In the wild, they live in the waterways of Southeast Asia, from rivers and streams to mangroves and wetlands.

Come and watch them splash, dive, and play together these social little characters are always on the move.

Asian small-clawed Otter Facts

Found In

Southeast Asia

Asian small-clawed otters are native to Southeast Asia, including countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Habitat

Freshwater

Calling rivers, streams, wetlands, and mangroves home, Asian small-clawed otters thrive in places rich with vegetation and shallow water, where they find food, shelter, and safe spots to rest and raise their young.

Diet

Carnivorous

Asian small-clawed otters are carnivorous, feeding mainly on fish, crabs, molluscs, and insects. Their sensitive, dexterous paws help them catch and handle prey with skill and precision.

Behaviour

Social & Playful

Social, playful, and full of energy, these otters live in close-knit family groups. Active day and night, they chatter with whistles and chirps, groom one another, and explore together. Always working as a team, they’re full of personality and fun to watch.

Size

40-60cm

Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest otter species, measuring about 40–60 cm in body length, with tails adding another 25–35 cm, and weighing 1–5 kg.

Life Span