African Clawless Otter
Aonyx capensis
Classification
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Carnivora
- Family
- Mustelidae
Aonyx capensis hindei est une sous-espèce de loutre à joues blanches (Aonyx capensis). Liens externes (fr + en) ITIS : Aonyx capensis hindei (Thomas, 1905) (en) Mammal Species of the World (3e éd.
The Cape clawless otter (Aonyx capensis capensis) is a subspecies of African clawless otter found in sub-Saharan Africa near permanent bodies of freshwater and along the seacoast. It is the largest of the Old World otters and the third largest otter after the giant otter (Pteronura brasiliensis) and the sea otter (Enhydra lutris). Physical description The Cape clawless otter has a massive body and a stout tail for an otter.
La nutria del Cabo o nutria de mejillas blancas (Aonyx capensis) es una especie de mamífero carnívoro de la familia Mustelidae, una de las dos pertenecientes al género Aonix. Es nativo del África subsahariana. Descripción Tienen piel gruesa y suave con el vientre casi sedoso.
Distribution
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