African Clawless Otter
Lutra capensis
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
Near ThreatenedUncommon
mammals • Mustelidae
African Clawless Otter.
A
Lutra capensis
Category
mammals
Family
Mustelidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 19 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african clawless otter in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-stratum classification: ground-dwelling/terrestrial (including aquatic ground-associated coding).
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 80%; ectothermic vertebrates 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Eswatini
Lesotho
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.