Erignathus is a monotypic genus of true seal, family Phocidae, containing the single species the bearded seal, also called the square-flipper seal, found in and near the Arctic Ocean. It is a medium-sized pinniped distinguished by conspicuous and abundant whiskers that curl elegantly when dry; the scientific name references Greek words for its heavy jaw.
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Taxonomic Rank Member Count Band Era First Appeared Classification
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1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ19817175, descriptionView the Source 2. Wikipedia: Bearded seal
Taxonomic rank (Wikipedia confirms the entity; rank from slug/structure-wave classification)View the Source 3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Erignathus
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCountQuote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 1
4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Erignathus
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Erignathus" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 2.58 ... "early_interval": "Gelasian"
Wikidata: Erignathus
WikidataWikidata Q149405, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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