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What seal species it is?

Discussion in 'General Zoo Discussion' started by Deer Forest, 3 Feb 2015.

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  1. Deer Forest

    Deer Forest Well-Known Member

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    Deer Forest, 3 Feb 2015
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  2. TheMightyOrca

    TheMightyOrca Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    I think it's a California sea lion, but I'm not super familiar with pinnipeds.
     
    TheMightyOrca, 4 Feb 2015
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  3. arctocephalus

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    It's rather a phocid than an otariid seal. From the shape of the head I suspect Phoca largha, but the color is unusual.
     
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  4. lintworm

    lintworm Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    I would also say Phoca larga.
     
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    Shows what I know. I really gotta study my pinnipeds better.
     
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  6. gentle lemur

    gentle lemur Well-Known Member 15+ year member

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    Phocids can be very variable in colour and there is often a big difference between their wet and dry colours too ;)

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    gentle lemur, 5 Feb 2015
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