Ribbon Seal

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 SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION:

Binomial Name

Histriophoca fasciata

Family

Phocidae

Genus

Histriophoca

Species

H. Fasciata

Weight

90-148 Kgs

Life Span

20- 30 Years

Gestation Period

10- 11 Months

Group Names

Pod or Bob

IUCN Status

Data Deficient

Some interesting facts about ribbon seals:

  •          Appearance

Ribbon seals have dark bodies with four nearly white bands or ribbons around their necks, front flippers, and hips. Their eyes are very large and appear all black. 

  •          Diving

Ribbon seals can dive up to 200 meters (656 feet) in search of food. 

  •          Movement

Ribbon seals run over ice by alternating their front flippers and swinging their hindquarters back and forth. 

  •          Internal air sack

Ribbon seals are the only seals with an internal air sack on the right side of their body over their ribs. This sack is believed to be used for underwater vocalizations. 

  •          Lifespan

Ribbon seals can live up to 30 years, but they likely live about 20 years on average. 

  •          Social behavior

Ribbon seals are relatively solitary, but they form loose aggregations on pack ice during spring to give birth, nurse pups, and molt. 

  •          Diet

Ribbon seals located in the Bering Sea consume Pollock, eelpout, and arctic cod. 

Ribbon seals are part of a group of animals known as pinnipeds, which also includes seals, sea lions, and walruses. 

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