Southern Elephant Seal
Mirounga Leonina
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Mirounga Leonina
Family
Phocidae
Size
Up to 4.5 m (14.7 ft)
Weight
Up to 3,700 kgs (8,157 lbs)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Commonly found on subantarctic islands and peninsulas, along beaches and rocky coastlines
Depth Range
Up to 1,500 m (4,921 ft)
