Marine Otter. Taxonomy/Description The marine otter's scientific name is Lontra felina. The generic name, lontra, means otter. The specific name, felina, means cat-like, referring to the South American nickname for the animal, sea cat.The marine otter is a member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, in the Mammalian Order of Carnivora.he specific name, felina, means cat-like, referring to the South American nickname for the animal, sea cat. The marine otter is a member of the weasel family, Mustelidae, in the Mammalian Order of Carnivora.
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