Leopard Seal
Region: Antarctica
Scientific name: Hydrurga leptonyx
Scientific Classification
Species class: Mammalia
Genus: Hydrurga
Order:
Carnivora
Phylum:
Chordata
Species: Leptonyx
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend Stable
Year Assessed 2008
Source www.iucnredlist.org
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