The Bearded Seal

Erignathus barbatus

Stats:

  • Max Weight: 600 - 790 lbs (270 - 360 kg)
  • Length: 6.9 - 7.9 ft (2.1 - 2.4 m)
  • Diet: Mostly crabs, shrimp, mollusks,
    and arctic and saffron cod
  • Status: Lower risk

Distribution:

range Bearded Seal Range

Species Fact:

Male bearded seals produce powerful calls called trills to attract females. Individual males make distinctive trills and sequences of calls that are unique to each animal.

Bearded Seal