Ross Seal

Ommatophoca Rossii
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Ommatophoca Rossii
Family Phocidae
Size Up to 3 m (9.8 ft)
Weight Up to 200 kgs (440 lbs)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Pack ice areas across Antarctic waters, occasionally straying to subantarctic islands and Australia's southern coast
Depth Range Up to 200 m (656 ft)
Ross Seal Australian Distribution