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Walrus

Odobenus rosmarus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Odobenidae ›Genus: Odobenus

About

The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is a large flippered marine mammal with a discontinuous distribution about the North Pole in the Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas of the Northern Hemisphere. The walrus is the only living species in the family Odobenidae and genus Odobenus. This species is subdivided into three subspecies: the Atlantic walrus (O. r. rosmarus) which lives in the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific walrus (O. r. divergens) which lives in the Pacific Ocean, and O....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Walrus?
The scientific name of Walrus is Odobenus rosmarus.
What kingdom does Walrus belong to?
Walrus belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Walrus belong to?
Walrus belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Walrus belong to?
Walrus belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Walrus belong to?
Walrus belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Walrus belong to?
Walrus belongs to the family Odobenidae.
What genus does Walrus belong to?
Walrus belongs to the genus Odobenus.