AnAge entry for Phoca largha

Classification (HAGRID: 02582)
Taxonomy	Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry) Order: Carnivora Family: Phocidae Genus: Phoca
Species	Phoca largha
Common name	Spotted seal
Synonyms	Phoca vitulina largha
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
Maximum longevity	Not yet established
Observations	In the wild, these animals are believed to live up to 35 years [0542]. Their longevity in captivity has not been studied in detail, but one specimen lived 33.6 years [0671]. More detailed studies are necessary to determine the maximum longevity of this species. Previously classified as Phoca vitulina largha.
Life history traits (averages)
Female sexual maturity	1,279 days
Male sexual maturity	1,643 days
Gestation	319 days
Weaning	24 days
Litter size	1 (viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth	7,100 g
Weight at weaning	21,300 g
Adult weight	85,000 g
Postnatal growth rate
Metabolism
No information on metabolism available.
References
[0671] Richard Weigl (2005), Longevity of Mammals in Captivity; from the Living Collections of the World [0443] Ronald Nowak (2003), Walker's Marine Mammals of the World [0434] Ronald Nowak (1999), Walker's Mammals of the World [0538] Don Wilson and Sue Ruff (1999), The Smithsonian Book of North American Mammals [0455] Virginia Hayssen et al. (1993), Asdell's Patterns of Mammalian Reproduction: A Compendium of Species-Specific Data [0542] Bernhard Grzimek (1990), Grzimek's Encyclopedia of Mammals
External resources
Integrated Taxonomic Information System	ITIS 180642
Animal Diversity Web	ADW account
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