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Spotted Seal

Phoca largha

Taxonomy

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

About

The spotted seal (Phoca largha), also known as the larga seal or largha seal, is a member of the family Phocidae, and is considered a "true seal". It inhabits ice floes and waters of the north Pacific Ocean and adjacent seas. It is primarily found along the continental shelf of the Beaufort, Chukchi, Bering and Okhotsk Seas and south to the northern Yellow Sea and it migrates south as far as northern Huanghai and the western...

Frequently Asked Questions

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