Leopard Seal
Hydrurga Leptonyx
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameHydrurga Leptonyx
Other namesSea Leopard
SizeUp to 3.5 m (11.4 ft)
WeightUp to 500 kgs (1,102 lbs)
FamilyPhocidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionPrimarily found in the pack-ice surrounding the Antarctic continent and larger subantarctic islands
Depth RangeUp to 300 m (984 ft)
