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African clawless otter
(Cape clawless otter)
Aonyx capensis
(SCHINZ, 1821)


Photo by: J. Kuyken
   
Additional images here: www.biolib.cz

Number of Subspecies:00
Information Source for Taxonomy:Wilson, Don E. / Mittermeier, Russell A. HANDBOOK OF THE MAMMALS OF THE WORLD; Vol. 1 - Carnivores, 2009
 
Head-Torso-Length:73 - 88 cm
Tail length:46,5 - 51,5 cm
Weight:10 - 21 kg
IUCN status:NT (Near Threatened)
 


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North America
  United States of America (1 Holding(s)):
 
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  • Moseley (Metro Richmond Zoo) 
    Holding(s): 1
     
    Africa
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  • Johannesburg (Zoo) 
    Holding(s): 1
     
    Asia
      Japan (1 Holding(s)):
     
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  • Ise (Sea Paradise) 
    Holding(s): 1