Erignathus barbatus

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:blubber_uses oil production
gptkbp:body_shape robust and streamlined
gptkbp:breathing_holes maintains in ice
gptkbp:breeding_behavior solitary breeding
gptkbp:breeding_range 3 to 6 years
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:color dark brown to gray
gptkbp:coloration darker with age
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:bearded_seal
gptkbp:conservation protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
monitored by IUCN
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to indigenous peoples
gptkbp:diameter up to 10 cm
thick and tough
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1819
gptkbp:fishing_impact bycatch in fisheries
gptkbp:foraging_behavior up to 200 meters
benthic forager
gptkbp:gestation_period 11 months
gptkbp:habitat sea ice
ice floes
Arctic and sub-Arctic regions
gptkbp:habitat_preference shallow coastal waters
gptkbp:habitat_range North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans
gptkbp:hair_color light gray at birth
gptkbp:has_authority_over gptkb:P._J._B._C._de_Blainville
gptkbp:has_pet rapid growth in early months
gptkbp:has_skin gptkb:clothing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Erignathus barbatus
gptkbp:human_interaction limited during breeding season
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to oil spills
gptkbp:known_for beard-like whiskers
gptkbp:length up to 2.5 meters
2.2 to 2.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 25 to 30 years
gptkbp:litter_size 1 pup
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration
gptkbp:molt annual molt in summer
gptkbp:order gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators polar bears
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Phoca_vitulina
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research studied for climate change effects
gptkbp:skin_color light to dark brown
gptkbp:social_behavior mating displays
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed excellent swimmer
up to 35 km/h
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:threats climate change
gptkbp:vocalization barks and growls
used during mating season
gptkbp:weaning_age 4 to 6 weeks
gptkbp:weight 150 to 300 kg
gptkbp:weight_limit 150 to 300 kg
gptkbp:wildlife due to melting ice
shipping and industrial activities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:bearded_seal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6