8 observationsLeast Concern
Ribbon Seal
Histriophoca fasciata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Phocidae ›Genus: Histriophoca
About
The ribbon seal (Histriophoca fasciata) is a medium-sized pinniped from the true seal family (Phocidae). A seasonally ice-bound species, it is found in the Arctic and Subarctic regions of the North Pacific Ocean, notably in the Bering Sea and Sea of Okhotsk. It is distinguished by its striking coloration, with two wide white strips and two circles against dark brown or black fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ribbon Seal is Histriophoca fasciata.
- Ribbon Seal belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ribbon Seal belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ribbon Seal belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Ribbon Seal belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Ribbon Seal belongs to the family Phocidae.
- Ribbon Seal belongs to the genus Histriophoca.