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Baikal Seal

Pusa sibirica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia β€ΊPhylum: Chordata β€ΊClass: Mammalia β€ΊOrder: Carnivora β€ΊFamily: Phocidae β€ΊGenus: Pusa

About

The Baikal seal, Lake Baikal seal or nerpa (Pusa sibirica), is a species of earless seal endemic to Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. Like the Caspian seal, it is related to the Arctic ringed seal. The Baikal seal is one of the smallest true seals and the only exclusively freshwater pinniped species. A subpopulation of inland harbour seals living in the Hudson's Bay region of Quebec, Canada (lac de loups marins harbour seals), the Saimaa ringed...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Baikal Seal?
The scientific name of Baikal Seal is Pusa sibirica.
What kingdom does Baikal Seal belong to?
Baikal Seal belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Baikal Seal belong to?
Baikal Seal belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Baikal Seal belong to?
Baikal Seal belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Baikal Seal belong to?
Baikal Seal belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Baikal Seal belong to?
Baikal Seal belongs to the family Phocidae.
What genus does Baikal Seal belong to?
Baikal Seal belongs to the genus Pusa.