leopard seal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:breedingSeason November to January
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:color dark back, light belly, spotted sides
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:leopard_seal
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
krill
penguins
other seals
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature large head
powerful jaws
spotted coat
gptkbp:distribution circumpolar Antarctic
gptkbp:family gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:John_Edward_Gray
1844
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Hydrurga
gptkbp:gestationPeriod about 9 months
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label leopard seal
gptkbp:IUCNStatus LC
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length up to 3.5 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 26 years
gptkbp:migratory seasonal movements following prey
gptkbp:nativeTo Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters
gptkbp:notableFor aggressive behavior
top predator in Antarctic ecosystem
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkb:fish
penguins
crabeater seals
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Antarctic_Treaty
gptkbp:pupWeaningAge about 1 month
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth on ice
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Hydrurga_leptonyx
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism females larger than males
gptkbp:solitary yes
gptkbp:swimmingAbility up to 37 km/h
gptkbp:teethAdaptation specialized for filtering krill
gptkbp:threats climate change
entanglement in fishing gear
gptkbp:vocalization underwater singing
gptkbp:weight up to 600 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Adelie_Penguin
gptkb:Chinstrap_Penguin
gptkb:Emperor_Penguin
gptkb:Gentoo_Penguin
gptkb:King_Penguin
gptkb:Weddell_seal
gptkb:Phocidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5