Spotted-necked Otter (Hydrictis maculicollis) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Spotted-necked Otter

Hydrictis maculicollis

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Carnivora · Mustelidae

About

The spotted-necked otter, or speckle-throated otter, is an otter native to sub-Saharan Africa.

Fun Fact

The spotted-necked otter is usually chocolate to reddish brown and marked with creamy or white blotches over the chest and throat.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lakes and larger rivers throughout much of Africa south of 10°N

Diet

Eats smaller prey while treading water.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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