Stuarts' Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa by Chris Stuart

Author:Chris Stuart
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Greater southern Africa has a wealth of mammal species, almost 400 – all of which are covered in this fully updated, comprehensive field guide. Now expanded to include species found in Angola, Zambia and Malawi, it has also been extensively revised to include: • the most recent research and taxonomy • revised distribution maps and many new images • colour-coded grouping of families • spoor and size icons • skull photographs, grouped for easy comparison • detailed descriptions of each species, offering insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour, preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity.
ISBN: 978-1-77584-266-8
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Published: 2015-03-18T04:00:00+00:00

OTTERS, BADGER, WEASEL & POLECAT Family Mustelidae

Cape Clawless Otter Aonyx capensis

The Congo (Cameroon) Clawless Otter (A. congicus) is sometimes recognized as a separate species but is very similar to the Cape Clawless.

Total length 110–160cm; tail 50cm; shoulder height 35cm; mass 10–21kg (max 25kg).

Identification pointers: Quite large size; dark brown coat (appears black when wet) with white lips, chin, throat and upper chest. Finger-like digits. On land, ambles along with back arched. Larger than Spotted-necked Otter and lacks neck spots. Unlike the latter, Cape Clawless Otter may be found away from permanent water. Occasionally confused with much smaller Water Mongoose (p.248).

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