Phoca hispida hispida

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:subspecies
gptkbp:adaptations thick blubber for insulation
camouflage in ice
gptkbp:aroma territorial scent marking
gptkbp:body_shape streamlined
gptkbp:breeding_behavior estimated in thousands
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to cold environments
gptkbp:coloration gray with dark spots
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:ringed_seal
gptkbp:conservation protected in many regions
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in indigenous cultures
gptkbp:diameter up to 5 cm
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkbp:ecological_role prey for larger marine mammals
gptkbp:fishing_impact bycatch in fisheries
gptkbp:foraging_behavior benthic foraging
gptkbp:fossil_record fossils found in Arctic regions
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic diversity
gptkbp:gestation_period 11 months
gptkbp:habitat ice floes
Arctic and sub-Arctic regions
gptkbp:habitat_preference ice-covered waters
gptkbp:has_pet April to May
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Phoca hispida hispida
gptkbp:human_interaction limited social interaction
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:seals
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to vulnerable to oil spills
gptkbp:length 1.5 to 2 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 30 years
gptkbp:migration seasonal migration
gptkbp:molt annual molt
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators gptkb:orcas
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
lek mating system
gptkbp:research_importance studied for climate change impacts
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Phoca_hispida_hispida
gptkbp:skin_color light gray to dark gray
gptkbp:social_behavior often solitary
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed up to 35 km/h
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Phoca_hispida
gptkbp:territorial_behavior territorial during breeding season
gptkbp:threats climate change
gptkbp:vocalization barks and growls
gptkbp:weaning_age about 4 weeks
gptkbp:weight 50 to 130 kg
gptkbp:wildlife due to climate change
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ringed_seal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6