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Sea Otter

Enhydra lutris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Mustelidae ›Genus: Enhydra

About

The sea otter (Enhydra lutris) is a marine mammal native to the coasts of the northern and eastern North Pacific Ocean. Adult sea otters typically weigh between 14 and 45 kg (31 and 99 lb), making them the heaviest members of the weasel family, but among the smallest marine mammals. Unlike most marine mammals, the sea otter's primary form of insulation is an exceptionally thick coat of fur, the densest in the animal kingdom. Although it can walk...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sea Otter?
The scientific name of Sea Otter is Enhydra lutris.
What kingdom does Sea Otter belong to?
Sea Otter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Sea Otter belong to?
Sea Otter belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Sea Otter belong to?
Sea Otter belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Sea Otter belong to?
Sea Otter belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Sea Otter belong to?
Sea Otter belongs to the family Mustelidae.
What genus does Sea Otter belong to?
Sea Otter belongs to the genus Enhydra.