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spotted-necked otter
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otter native to sub-Saharan Africa
OverviewAI-generated
The spotted-necked otter, scientifically named *Hydrictis maculicollis*, is a species of mammal. It is also referred to by the common names Speckle-throated Otter, Spot-necked Otter, Loutre à cou tacheté, and Nutria de Cuello Manchado. The species is classified with a Near Threatened conservation status according to the 2021 IUCN Red List assessment.
In captivity, the maximum observed longevity for this species is 22.9 years. This record was established by a single captive specimen, as noted in observations from 2005. The taxon has been documented through 264 observations on the iNaturalist platform.
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Species
Near ThreatenedSpotted-necked Otter
species
Maximum longevity: 22.9 years (captivity) Observations: One captive specimen lived 22.9 years (Richard Weigl 2005).
via IUCN
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Encyclopedic overview
The spotted-necked otter (Hydrictis maculicollis), or speckle-throated otter, is an otter native to sub-Saharan Africa.
Description
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