Ross seal

(Ommatophoca rossii)

Description

The Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossii) is a species of pinniped mammal of the family of the phocids,the only representative of the genus Ommatophoca.It receives its name in honor of James Clark Ross.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Mammalia

Order:Carnivora

Family:Phocidae

Genus:Ommatophoca

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