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Southern Elephant Seal

Mirounga leonina

Taxonomy

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

About

The southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) is one of the two species of elephant seals. It is the largest member of the clade Pinnipedia and the order Carnivora, as well as the largest marine mammal that is not a cetacean. It gets its name from its massive size and the large proboscis of the adult male, which is used to produce very loud roars, especially during the breeding season. A bull southern elephant seal is about...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Elephant Seal?
The scientific name of Southern Elephant Seal is Mirounga leonina.
What is the conservation status of Southern Elephant Seal?
The Southern Elephant Seal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Southern Elephant Seal belong to?
Southern Elephant Seal belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Elephant Seal belong to?
Southern Elephant Seal belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Elephant Seal belong to?
Southern Elephant Seal belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Southern Elephant Seal belong to?
Southern Elephant Seal belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Southern Elephant Seal belong to?
Southern Elephant Seal belongs to the family Phocidae.
What genus does Southern Elephant Seal belong to?
Southern Elephant Seal belongs to the genus Mirounga.