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Asian Small-Clawed Otter in Planet Zoo 2

Asian Small-Clawed Otter Habitat Requirements

Aonyx cinereus · Mammal · Base game

Mammal Asia EstuarineLakes and RiversMangroveTropicalWetlands PredatorsWetland Engineers Base game

Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 18–33°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 2–15animals Bachelor up to 15 male or 6 female Official
Barrier Grade 2 Min. height 1.25 m Official
Land area 120m² +30 m² for each extra animal Official
Water area 40m² +12 m² for each extra animal Official
Climbing area — Not applicable Not applicable
Deep swimming space 30 +8 for each extra animal Official
Shelter 5m² Minimum per animal Official
Biome Estuarine + Lakes and Rivers + Mangrove + Tropical + Wetlands Asia Official

Terrain share

Official

Allowed share of the habitat floor for each terrain type. The bar spans the minimum to maximum share.

Group rules

Official
Preferred group
2–15
Bachelor group
15 male / 6 female
Mixed group
14 male / 14 female
Temperament
Confident
Mating system
Monogamous
Guest walkthrough
Not allowed

Breeding and lifespan

Official
Breeding difficulty
Easy
Gestation / incubation
0.2 yr
Interbirth period
0.81 yr
Sexual maturity
2 yr
Litter size
1–3
Juvenile
2 yr
Adult
8 yr
Elderly
6yr
Food cost per period
385

Life stages and breeding times are given in years in the official data.

Compatible animals

Full matrix →

From the official Zoopedia "Cohabitation Options" lists. A pair counts if either animal lists the other.

  • Great Hornbill in Planet Zoo 2
    Great Hornbill
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Javan Green Magpie in Planet Zoo 2
    Javan Green Magpie
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Long-Tailed Parakeet in Planet Zoo 2
    Long-Tailed Parakeet
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Malayan Tapir in Planet Zoo 2
    Malayan Tapir
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • North Sulawesi Babirusa in Planet Zoo 2
    North Sulawesi Babirusa
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Siamang in Planet Zoo 2
    Siamang
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Sumatran Orangutan in Planet Zoo 2
    Sumatran Orangutan
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral
  • Wild Boar in Planet Zoo 2
    Wild Boar
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

  • Tennis Ball
  • Cardboard Box
  • Submarine Buoy
  • Platform Floats
  • Sprinkler
  • Water Hoop

Food enrichment

  • Bamboo Feeder
  • Block of Frozen Fish
  • Dog Ball

Size, status and colour morphs

Official
IUCN status
Vulnerable
Size (length)
0.52 m
Weight
4 kg
Colour morphs
Albino

Colour morphs

Official in-game portraits of the Asian Small-Clawed Otter colour morphs.

How much area for N Asian Small-Clawed Otters?

Area = minimum + (N − 1) × extra per animal. A planning estimate; the game decides the final check.

FAQ

What temperature does the Asian Small-Clawed Otter need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 18–33 °C for the Asian Small-Clawed Otter. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Asian Small-Clawed Otter need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 120 m² of land for the first animal (+30 m² for each extra animal), 40 m² of water (+12 m² each extra), 30 deep swimming space (+8 each extra). For example, 180 m² of land for three.

How many Asian Small-Clawed Otters can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 2–15. Bachelor groups allow up to 15 males or 6 females, and a mixed group up to 14 males and 14 females.

What barrier does the Asian Small-Clawed Otter need?

A Grade 2 barrier at least 1.25 m high.

Which animals can live with the Asian Small-Clawed Otter?

The official Zoopedia lists 8 neutral cohabitants (Great Hornbill, Javan Green Magpie, Long-Tailed Parakeet, Malayan Tapir, North Sulawesi Babirusa, Siamang, Sumatran Orangutan, Wild Boar).

Data source: official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia export dated 2026-10-05. Text on this page is written by this site; the numbers are the official values.

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