Mustalid

A mustalid was a classification of sentient species, resembling otters. The Sessehshellah, the native species of the planet Shaymore, were classed as mustalids. Mustalids were furry, and could be considered cute looking by other species.

In nature, "mustelids" are a family of carnivorous mammals that includes weasels, badgers, otters, ferrets, martens, minks and wolverines.