Smooth-coated otter  (Lutrogale perspicillata)

Species information

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Authentication

Authenticated by Dr S.A. Hussain of the Wildlife Institute of India.
http://www.wii.gov.in/

Glossary

  • Crustacea: diverse group of arthropods (a phylum of animals with jointed limbs and a hard chitinous exoskeleton) characterised by the possession of two pairs of antennae, one pair of mandibles (parts of the mouthparts used for handling and processing food) and two pairs of maxillae (appendages used in eating, which are located behind the mandibles). Includes crabs, lobsters, shrimps, slaters, woodlice and barnacles.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (November, 2004)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. Lioncrusher’s Domain (November, 2004)
    http://www.lioncrusher.com/animal.asp?animal=182
  3. CITES (November, 2004)
    http://www.cites.org
  4. Otter Joy (November, 2004)
    http://www.otterjoy.com/OTTERINFO/Lutrogale_perspicillata.html
  5. Animal Diversity Web (November, 2004)
    http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Lutrogale_perspicillata.html
  6. Hussain, S.A. (2005) Pers. comm.
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