North American River Otter vs Oriental Small-clawed Otter
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
North American River Otter
1.3 m
Human
1.75 m
Oriental Small-clawed Otter
0.64 m
| North American River Otter | Oriental Small-clawed Otter | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5–14 kg | 2.7–5.4 kg |
| Length | 0.9–1.3 m | 41–64 cm |
| Lifespan | 8–16 yrs | 10–16 yrs |
| Gestation | 290 days | 60 days |
| Offspring | 1–5 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Crepuscular | Diurnal |
| Migration | Sedentary | Resident |
| Habitat | River, Wetland, Forest, Coast | Wetland, River, Mangrove, Forest, Rainforest, Coast |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Family | Mustelidae | Mustelidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |