Erignathus barbatus barbatus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:blubber_uses oil production
gptkbp:breeding_range 3 to 5 years
up to 100 individuals
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:climate_adaptation thick blubber layer
gptkbp:climate_impact changing ice patterns
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:bearded_seal
gptkbp:conservation protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitoring populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to indigenous peoples
gptkbp:diameter up to 10 cm
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:ecological_role top predator in marine ecosystem
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:fishing_impact bycatch in fisheries
gptkbp:food_and_beverage food source for local communities
gptkbp:foraging_behavior up to 200 meters
dives to 200 meters
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil evidence
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Erignathus
gptkbp:habitat sea ice
ice floes
Arctic and sub-Arctic regions
gptkbp:habitat_preference shallow coastal waters
gptkbp:has_pet May to June
gptkbp:has_skin gptkb:clothing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Erignathus barbatus barbatus
gptkbp:human_interaction limited during breeding season
gptkbp:impact hunting and habitat destruction
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to low due to wide distribution
gptkbp:length 2.2 to 2.6 meters
gptkbp:lifespan 25 to 30 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration
gptkbp:molt_season summer
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators polar bears
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
gptkbp:research studied for climate change impacts
gptkbp:research_focus ecology and behavior
gptkbp:research_importance indicator species for climate change.
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Erignathus_barbatus_barbatus
gptkbp:skin_color dark brown to gray
gptkbp:social_behavior males establish territories
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 20 km/h
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Erignathus_barbatus
gptkbp:threats climate change
gptkbp:vocalization barks and growls
gptkbp:weight up to 300 kg
gptkbp:wildlife not currently implemented
due to melting ice
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:family_Phocidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7