Enhydra lutris - #4405
Sea Otter
Skeleton of adult female lying on back in aerial view.
Geographic Distribution
Canada, Russia (Sakhalin Isl, Kurile Isls, Commander Isls, Kamchatka), USA (Aleutian Isls, and S Alaska to California). Formerly in Japan (coastal Hokkaido) and Mexico (Baja California).
Order/Family
Mustelidae
Genus
Enhydra
Specific Epithet
lutris
Photographer
Josh Villemarette