Family
Otariidae
14 species in this taxon
Otariidae (Otariidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 7 genuss with 14 known species. Key genus groups include Arctocephalus, Callorhinus, Eumetopias, Neophoca, Otaria, and Phocarctos. Among its members, 5 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Carnivorans (Carnivora).