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Planet Zoo 2 Asian Small-Clawed Otter
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Asian Small-Clawed Otter in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Asian Small-Clawed Otter requirements
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Biome | Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Tropical, Wetlands |
| Enclosure | Habitat (terrestrial) |
| Minimum area | Land 120 m², Aquatic 40 m², Deep water 30 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Land 30 m², Aquatic 12 m², Deep water 8 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | 5 m² |
| Temperature | 18 to 33 °C |
| Group size | 2–15 |
| Barrier | Grade 2, at least 1.25 m high |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | No, returning from the first Planet Zoo |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
At 120 m² of land, the Asian Small-Clawed Otter needs more land than 5% of the other 56 Planet Zoo 2 terrestrial habitat animals with a listed minimum.
Asian Small-Clawed Otter space by area type
The Zoopedia gives a minimum for the first animal and an extra amount for each additional animal, per area type. The last column adds them up for the largest listed group (15 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 120 m² | 30 m² | 540 m² |
| Aquatic | 40 m² | 12 m² | 208 m² |
| Deep water | 30 m² | 8 m² | 142 m² |
Shelter: 5 m² per animal.
Asian Small-Clawed Otter barrier requirements
| Barrier grade | 2 |
|---|---|
| Minimum height | 1.25 m |
| Climb-proof | No |
| Water barrier | Not allowed; use a solid barrier. |
Same values as the habitat requirements table. In a mixed habitat, use the strictest barrier of all species.
Asian Small-Clawed Otter species facts
| Class | Mammal (Mammalia) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (length) | 0.52 m |
Setup checklist for an Asian Small-Clawed Otter habitat
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Asian Small-Clawed Otter as habitat (terrestrial).
- Give the first animal at least Land 120 m², Aquatic 40 m², Deep water 30 m², plus Land 30 m², Aquatic 12 m², Deep water 8 m² for each additional animal.
- Build a grade 2 barrier at least 1.25 m high.
- Keep the temperature within 18 to 33 °C and theme the area as Estuarine, Lakes and Rivers, Mangrove, Tropical, Wetlands.
- Plan a group of 2 to 15 animals.
Animals that can live with the Asian Small-Clawed Otter
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Asian Small-Clawed Otter: 18 to 33 °C).
Thriving with (0)
The Zoopedia lists no species in this group.
Neutral with (8)
- Great Hornbill (shared 18–33 °C)
- Javan Green Magpie (shared 18–33 °C)
- Long-Tailed Parakeet (shared 18–33 °C)
- Malayan Tapir (shared 18–33 °C)
- North Sulawesi Babirusa (shared 18–33 °C)
- Siamang (shared 18–33 °C)
- Sumatran Orangutan (shared 18–33 °C)
- Wild Boar (shared 18–33 °C)
A pair counts as thriving if either animal's Zoopedia page lists it as thriving. A shared habitat still has to suit every species in it.
Compare with
Put the Asian Small-Clawed Otter next to any other species, with the combined barrier for a shared habitat, in the animal comparison. See every pairing on what animals go together and all barrier specs on habitat requirements.
Animals from the same biome or continent: Gharial, Komodo Dragon, Saltwater Crocodile, Asian Elephant.
FAQ
How much space does an Asian Small-Clawed Otter need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Land 120 m², Aquatic 40 m², Deep water 30 m² for the Asian Small-Clawed Otter, plus Land 30 m², Aquatic 12 m², Deep water 8 m² for each additional animal, and 5 m² of shelter per animal.
What temperature does an Asian Small-Clawed Otter need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Asian Small-Clawed Otter needs a temperature of 18 to 33 °C and a group size of 2–15, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with an Asian Small-Clawed Otter in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 8 compatible species for the Asian Small-Clawed Otter. Neutral: Great Hornbill, Javan Green Magpie, Long-Tailed Parakeet, Malayan Tapir, North Sulawesi Babirusa, Siamang, Sumatran Orangutan, Wild Boar.