Smooth-coated otter  (Lutrogale perspicillata)

Facts

Also known as:smooth otter and Indian smooth-coated otter
Previously known as:Lutra perspicillata
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Carnivora
Family Mustelidae
Genus Lutrogale (1)
Size Head-body length: 65 – 79 cm (2)
Tail length: 40 – 50 cm (2)
Weight 7 – 11 kg (2)

Status

The smooth-coated otter is classified as Vulnerable (VU A2acd) on the IUCN Red List 2004 (1) and is listed on Appendix II of CITES (3). It is also listed as Endangered on Schedule II Part II of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972, and is protected by the Protection of Wildlife, Wild Plants and Conservation of Natural Areas Act 15(A) (4).