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
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.
