Spotted-necked Otter
Hydrictis maculicollis
Points
25
per confirmed sighting
MammalConservation status: Near ThreatenedRare to spot
mammals • Mustelidae
Spotted-necked Otter.
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Hydrictis maculicollis
Category
mammals
Family
Mustelidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 4.18 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
25 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding spotted-necked 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: fish 80%; invertebrates 10%; endothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
EltonTraits activity classification: nocturnal, crepuscular, and diurnal.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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