Crabeater Seal
Lobodon Carcinophaga
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Lobodon Carcinophaga
Other names
Krill-eater Seal
Size
Up to 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Weight
Up to 400 kgs (881 lbs)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Mainly located on drifting pack ice along the Antarctic shoreline, expanding to Australian waters in winter
Depth Range
Up to 250 m (820 ft)
