Sea Otter

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Animalia
gptkb:species
gptkbp:averageDiveTime 1-5 minutes
gptkbp:conservationStatus Endangered
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:divingDepth Up to 100 meters
gptkbp:eatenWith gptkb:fish
gptkb:Clams
Crabs
Mollusks
Sea Urchins
gptkbp:ecologicalRole Keystone species
Controls sea urchin populations
gptkbp:family gptkb:Mustelidae
gptkbp:features Webbed feet
No blubber
Dexterous forepaws
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Linnaeus
1758
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:British_Columbia
gptkb:California
gptkb:Washington
gptkb:Coastal_Alaska
gptkbp:furColor Brown
Dark brown
Densest of any animal
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Enhydra
gptkbp:gestationPeriod About 6 months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sea Otter
gptkbp:IUCNStatus Endangered
gptkbp:length 1.2-1.5 m
gptkbp:lifespan 10-20 years
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:North_Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:notableFeature Floats on back
Uses tools
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:populationDecline 19th century fur trade
gptkbp:populationRecoveryEfforts Reintroduction programs
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Orcas
gptkb:Bald_Eagles_(pups)
Sharks
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Endangered_Species_Act
gptkb:Marine_Mammal_Protection_Act
gptkbp:reproduction Gives birth to live young
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Enhydra_lutris
gptkbp:socialStructure Groups called rafts
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Enhydra_lutris_kenyoni
gptkb:Enhydra_lutris_lutris
gptkb:Enhydra_lutris_nereis
gptkbp:swimmingAbility Excellent swimmer
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Monterey_Bay_Aquarium
gptkbp:threats Fishing nets
Hunting (historically)
Oil spills
Predation by orcas
gptkbp:weight 14-45 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Endangered_Species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7