Smooth-coated Otter
Lutra perspicillata
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Smooth-coated Otter
The smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) 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 illegal wildlife trade. As the common name indicates, its fur is relatively smooth, and somewhat shorter in length than that of other...
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Smooth-coated Otter?
The scientific name of the Smooth-coated Otter is Lutra perspicillata.
Is the Smooth-coated Otter endangered?
The Smooth-coated Otter is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Smooth-coated Otter sightings have been recorded?
3,032 observations of the Smooth-coated Otter have been recorded on iNaturalist.
