There are 13 different species of otters left in existance, most extremely close to extinction. The most famous - though by any means not the most common - is, of course, the cuddly sea otter, followed closely by the northern river otter. Both species can be found in the Seattle Aquarium.

Here are the 13 species of otters followed by their scientific name. I do not yet have information on all 13 species, but hopefully I will be able to change that soon!

Sea Otters (Enhyrdra Lutris)
Northern River Otters (Lutra canadensis)
Southern River Otters (Lutra provacoax)
Congo Clawless Otters (Aonyx congica)
Cape Clawless Otters (Aonyx capensis)
Oriental (Asian) small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea)
Marine Otter (sea cat) (Lutra felina)
Neotropical Otter (Lutra longicaudis)
Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra)
Spotted-necked otter (Lutra maculicollis)
India smooth-coated otter (Lutra perspicillata)
Hairy-nosed otter (Pteronura brasiliensis)
Giant Otter ()


Coming soon: Information and pictures of Eurasian otters, Giant Otters, and more...