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Bearded seal

Bearded seal

Norway, Sweden
Status
Near Threatened

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Freshwater, Ocean, Tundra

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
invertebrates, forest rodents, and opportunistic small prey

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

DISTRIBUTION: Circumpolar Arctic seas, south to Hokkaido (Japan) and Newfoundland (Canada).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Bearded seal is officially designated as Near Threatened. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to freshwater, ocean, tundra, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of invertebrates, forest rodents, and opportunistic small prey. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 12 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Bearded seal.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeNorway, Sweden
Habitat RangeFreshwater, Ocean, Tundra
Lifespan12 Yrs
StatusNear Threatened
ScientificErignathus barbatus
Registry Info
Lifespan12 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyPhocidae