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    Southern sea otter

    Enhydra lutris nereis

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    ENEndangeredAlso known as: California Sea Otter, Southern Sea Otter, southern sea otter

    Natural History

    Habitat

    coastal kelp forest and rocky nearshore water of central California

    Classroom Facts

    • Its scientific name is Enhydra lutris nereis, and biologists group it in the Mustelidae family (order Carnivora).
    • Where it lives: coastal kelp forest and rocky nearshore water of central California.
    • Other common names: California Sea Otter, Southern Sea Otter, southern sea otter.

    Live Cameras

    2 southern sea otter cameras in the catalog.

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    Southern sea otter · Monterey

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    Sea Otter Cam

    Rescued southern sea otters at Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Monterey Bay Aquarium · Monterey, United States

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    Southern sea otter · Monterey

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    Monterey Bay Cam

    Live outdoor view over Monterey Bay

    Monterey Bay Aquarium · Monterey, United States

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