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Ribbon seal

(Histriophoca fasciata)

is a species of seal of the family Phocidae (true seals). They can be found in Arctic regions of the North Pacific notably in the Sea of Okhotsk and the Bering Sea. The seals are a medium size species growing up to 5 ft long and weighing in at around 200 lb. They get the name Ribbon seal due to their Striking stripes and circles against their fur looking almost as if the seal is wrapped up in ribbons. Like most other pinnipeds they have a diet of mostly squid, fish and crustaceans. Currently they listed as vulnerable by the IUCN due to hunting and climate change.

Phylogeny

Animalia-Chordata-Mammalia-Carnivora-Phocidae-Histriophoca-fasciata

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