Southern Elephant Seal

Mirounga leonina

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Max Depth

2133 m

Description

Mirounga leonina is one of the two extant species of elephant seals. It is both the largest pinniped and member of the order Carnivora living today, as well as the largest Antarctic seal. The seal gets its name from its great size and the large proboscis of the adult males, which is used to make extraordinarily loud roari... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Kerguelen Islands French Southern and Antarctic Lands

Colors

brown

grey

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Conservation status

(LC) Least concern