How deep does the Ross Seal live?

The Ross Seal (Ommatophoca rossii) is typically found at 0–100 m.

How big does the Ross Seal get?

The Ross Seal grows to about 2.4 m.

Ross Seal

Ommatophoca rossii

Group: Seal
Typical depth: 0–100 m
Max size: 2.4 m
IUCN status: LC

A heavy bodied Antarctic seal with large eyes and a short muzzle, the Ross seal hunts squid, fish and krill beneath the pack ice. It reaches around 240 centimetres and is the least often seen of the southern seals.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Carnivora › Phocidae › Ommatophoca

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 231412.

FAQ

How deep does the Ross Seal live?: The Ross Seal (Ommatophoca rossii) is typically found at 0–100 m.
How big does the Ross Seal get?: The Ross Seal grows to about 2.4 m.