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Hooded Seal

Cystophora cristata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Phocidae ›Genus: Cystophora

About

The hooded seal (Cystophora cristata) is a large phocid found only in the central and western North Atlantic, ranging from Svalbard in the east to the Gulf of St. Lawrence in the west. The seals are typically silver-grey in colour, with black spots that vary in size covering most of the body. Hooded seal pups are known as "blue-backs" because their coats are blue-grey on the back with whitish bellies, though this coat is shed after...

Frequently Asked Questions

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