Bearded seal - Wikipedia The bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus), also called the square flipper seal, is a medium-sized pinniped that is found in and near to the Arctic Ocean [3] It gets its generic name from two Greek words (eri and gnathos) that refer to its heavy jaw
Bearded Seal - NOAA Fisheries NOAA Fisheries announces its intent to conduct a 5-year review of the threatened Beringia and Okhotsk distinct population segments (DPSs) of the Pacific bearded seal subspecies Erignathus barbatus nauticus
Bearded seal | Arctic, Blubber, Tusk | Britannica bearded seal, (Erignathus barbatus), nonmigratory seal of the family Phocidae, distinguished by the bushy, bristly whiskers for which it is named; it is also known as “squareflipper” after the rectangular shape of the foreflipper
Fascinating Facts About Arctic Bearded Seal - ThoughtCo The bearded seal (Erignathus barbatus) gets its name from its thick, light-colored whiskers, which resemble a beard These ice seals live in Arctic waters, often on or near floating ice Bearded seals are 7-8 feet long and weigh 575-800 pounds
Bearded Seal | Facts, pictures more about Bearded Seal Name: Bearded Seal, Square Flipper Seal (Erignathus barbatus) Length: 2 to 3 metres Weight: 200 to 450 kg, females being larger Location: Arctic Ocean Conservation status: Least Concern Diet: Fish, clams, squid, octopi Appearance: Dark grey or greyish-brown Distinguishing feature is its whiskers or beard
Bearded Seals (Erignathus) - Marine Life Identification Bearded seals, scientifically known as Erignathus barbatus, are a fascinating species of seal that inhabit the icy waters of the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions Known for their characteristic whiskers, these marine mammals play a vital role in the ecosystem and are true ambassadors of the rugged polar world
Bearded Seal Vocalizations - Ocean Conservation Research Male bearded seals are among the most vocal of marine animals They produce distinctive, stereotyped calls that can be heard for up to 12 miles The vocalizations are only heard during the breeding season which lasts for about 90 days, from about late March through mid July
OBIS-SEAMAP Species Profile - Erignathus barbatus Bearded seals are large phocids with a relatively small head and short fore flippers The head is rounded and somewhat narrow, and the eyes are relatively small and close-set The muzzle is wide and fleshy, with widely-spaced nostrils The whiskers are sufficiently conspicuous to have given rise to the common name, “bearded” seal
Bearded Seal (Erignathus barbatus) - Know Your Mammals The Bearded Seal (Erignathus barbatus) is one of the most fascinating marine mammals gracing the icy waters of the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions With their distinctive whiskers and remarkable adaptations to a frigid habitat, these seals embody the wild beauty and resilience of Arctic life
Bearded Seals ~ MarineBio Conservation Society Bearded seals, Erignathus barbatus (Erxleben, 1777), named for their long whiskers, reach 2 1-2 4 m in length and weigh between 200-250 kg In some regions, the females appear to be slightly larger than the males (sexually dimorphic)