Asian Small-Clawed Otter in Planet Zoo 2
Last verified 2026-10-14
AnimalsAsian Small-Clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus) is a base-game entry. Housing: Habitat - Terrestrial. Zoopedia status: Vulnerable. Biomes: Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Tropical, Wetlands.
Source-based reference, not a hands-on play report. Values are the official website's displayed snapshot; check the planned adult population and current in-game Zoopedia before building.
Housing and environment requirements
The displayed space values are not a fixed allowance for every group size. Frontier's Animals guide says each additional adult increases space requirements; use the Zoopedia population planner and traversable-area checks.
Land area alone is not sufficient when climbing, swimming or shelter space is also required.
| Field | Official value |
|---|---|
| Land | 120 m² |
| Shelter | 5 m² |
| Deep water | 30 m² |
| Aquatic area | 40 m² |
| Barrier | Grade 2; 1.25 m high |
| Terrain | Grass 20–100%; Short Grass 15–100%; Sand 0–60%; Soil 0–50%; Rock 0–20%; Waterlogged 0–100% |
| Temperature | 18–33°C |
| Population range | 2–15 |
| Periodic food expenses | $385.00 (in-game currency) |
Food expenses are the website's species figure, not a verified total bill for a chosen group. Fields not reproduced here must be checked at the source; do not infer zero.
Official relationship labels
Thriving relationships on this species page: No partners listed.
Neutral relationships on this species page: Siamang, North Sulawesi Babirusa, Wild Boar, Malayan Tapir, Great Hornbill, Javan Green Magpie, Sumatran Orangutan, Long-Tailed Parakeet.
These are directional source labels, and some pairs appear in both categories. Both labels are retained. Check the other species' page too and meet every animal's social and environment requirements. A shared biome alone does not establish a relationship.
Named colourmorphs
Frontier lists: Albino. The source does not provide a rarity or inheritance probability for these variants.
Questions people ask
Is Asian Small-Clawed Otter in the base game?
Yes, the official index marks it Base Game.
What temperature does Asian Small-Clawed Otter need?
The official page lists 18–33°C. Match the animal's environment, not just the map biome.