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Ross seal

The Ross seal [1] ( Ommatophoca rossii ) from the family of true seals and the only representative of the genus Ommatophoca . Named after the English explorer James Ross .

Ross seal
Scientific classification
Domain:Eukaryotes
Kingdom:Animals
Kingdom :Eumetazoi
No rank :Bilateral symmetrical
No rank :Secondary
Type of:Chordate
Subtype :Vertebrates
Infratype :Maxillary
Overclass :Tetrapods
Grade:Mammals
Subclass :Animals
Infraclass :Placental
Squadron :Laurasioteria
Squad:Predatory
Suborder :Doglike
Family:Real seals
Gender:Ommatophoca JEGray , 1844
View:Ross seal
International scientific name

Ommatophoca rossii jegray , 1844

Security status
Status iucn3.1 LC ru.svg Виды под наименьшей угрозой
Least Concerned
IUCN 3.1 Least Concern : 15269

Content

  • 1 General
  • 2 Habitat
  • 3 notes
  • 4 References

General information

This seal is much smaller than the rest of the Antarctic seals. The body length is about 2 meters, and weigh up to 200 kg. The subcutaneous fat layer is very developed. A very thick neck with folds is characteristic, into which the beast almost completely draws its head in. In this case, it becomes like a barrel. The general color of the fur is dark brown, almost black, with a lead shade, lighter on the sides and belly. Life expectancy is approximately 20 years.

Habitat

The Ross seal is a rather rare species, and relatively little studied. Distributed in remote areas of Antarctica .

Notes

  1. ↑ Sokolov V.E. The pagan dictionary of animal names. Mammals Latin, Russian, English, German, French. / edited by Acad. V. E. Sokolova. - M .: Rus. lang., 1984. - S. 111. - 10,000 copies.

Links

  • University of Michigan Zoology Museum
  • Seal Conservation Society page


Source - https://ru.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ross Seal&oldid = 100554976


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