Mustelidae

Weasels & Otters (Mustelidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 21 genuss with 50 known species. Key genus groups include Aonyx, Arctonyx, Eira, Enhydra, Galictis, and Gulo. Among its members, 18 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Carnivorans (Carnivora).