11,019 observationsLeast Concern
Northern Elephant Seal
Mirounga angustirostris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Phocidae ›Genus: Mirounga
About
The northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) is one of two species of elephant seal (the other is the southern elephant seal). It is a member of the family Phocidae ("true seals"). Elephant seals derive their name from their great size and from the male's large proboscis, which is used in making extraordinarily loud roaring noises, especially during the mating competition. Sexual dimorphism in size is great: The males can grow to 14 ft (4 m) and 5,000 lb (2,300 kg),...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Northern Elephant Seal is Mirounga angustirostris.
- Northern Elephant Seal belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Northern Elephant Seal belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Northern Elephant Seal belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Northern Elephant Seal belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Northern Elephant Seal belongs to the family Phocidae.
- Northern Elephant Seal belongs to the genus Mirounga.