What is a group of otters called?
A raft
of otters
a rafta rompa bevy
| Animal | Otters |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Raft, Romp, Bevy |
| Baby name | Pup |
💡 Sea otters hold hands in a “raft” so they don’t drift apart while sleeping.
FAQ
What is a group of otters called?
A group of otters is called a raft. Other accepted terms include a romp, a bevy.
Are there other names for a group of otters?
Yes — besides a “raft,” you may see “romp”, “bevy”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby otter called?
A baby otter is called a pup.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”