Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F9A6 then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Otter Symbol
A symbol from the Animal Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🦦
- Unicode
- U+1F9A6
- HTML entity
- 🦦
- Category
- Animal Symbols
Export
Download Otter as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
This emoji keeps its own colors. Add a background to turn it into an app icon or avatar. Exports are self-contained and render the same anywhere. Without a background, exports are transparent.
58 of 116 in the animal symbols collection
About the otter symbol
The otter emoji depicts the long, sleek body, small ears, and prominent whiskers of a semiaquatic mammal often seen floating on its back. It falls within the animal symbols category of the emoji set, representing the mustelid known for its playful behavior and dexterous use of tools. On social media and in messaging, the otter emoji is used to express affection, playfulness, or a connection to nature.
How to type Otter
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Search by name or paste the symbol — easiest path for multi-codepoint sequences.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 1F9A6, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
Related animal symbols
Other animal symbols you can copy and paste — explore similar Unicode characters from the same family.
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- 🐩PoodleCopy the poodle symbol→
- 🐺Wolf FaceCopy the wolf face symbol→
- 🦊Fox FaceCopy the fox face symbol→
- 🦝RaccoonCopy the raccoon symbol→
- 🐱Cat FaceCopy the cat face symbol→
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