noun
ringed seal
A small seal species (Pusa hispida) with ring-like markings on its fur, found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
ワモンアザラシは北極海に生息している。
Ringed seals inhabit the Arctic Ocean.
Standard katakana spelling for this animal name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
From 輪 (wa, 'ring') + 紋 (mon, 'pattern') + 海豹 (azarashi, 'seal'), referring to the ring-like markings on its coat.