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Spotted-necked Otter

Hydrictis maculicollis

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

The spotted-necked otter (Hydrictis maculicollis), or speckle-throated otter, is an otter native to sub-Saharan Africa.

Otter is a common name for a carnivorous mammal in subfamily Lutrinae. Not sure which one it is...

Habitat:

Uganda Wildlife Education Center in Entebbe

Notes:

Uganda Wildlife Education Center is a voluntary organisation for conservation education and the rescue of animals orphaned or confiscated from poachers. It is based in Entebbe, on the shores of Lake Victoria.

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted-necked Otter

Hydrictis maculicollis

Comments (1)

thanks for the ID and the link, kibutu...

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