Asian Small-clawed Otter Aonyx cinerea/cinereus (formerly Amblonyx cinerea)

Asian Small-clawed Otter
Asian Short-clawed Otter
The Asian Small-clawed Otter, also called the Oriental Small-clawed and Asian Short-clawed Otter, is native to swamps of a swathe of southeast Asia from India to Vietnam.
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Asian Small-clawed Otter
The world's smallest otter, its short claws do not extend beyond its fingers/toes which allow it greater dexterity in prising out aquatic molluscs and crustaceans.
Oriental Small-clawed Otter
Oriental Short-clawed Otter
Like most otters, they are social and playful. They live in small family groups of monogamous pairs and relatives/offspring.
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Asian Small-clawed Otter
They have partially webbed feet.
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Asian Small-clawed Otter swimming
Asian Short-clawed Otter
They are endangered in their natural habitat.
Oriental Small-clawed Otter
Asian Small-clawed Otter
Asian Small-clawed Otter