Lobodon is a monotypic genus of true seal, family Phocidae, containing the single species the crabeater seal, with a circumpolar range around the coast of Antarctica, mainly inhabiting free-floating pack ice that extends seasonally from the continent. Population estimates range from 7 million to 75 million individuals, making it by far the most abundant seal species in the world. It is medium to large in size with a relatively slender build and pale coloration, and has a distinctive sieve-like tooth structure with finely lobed teeth specialized for filtering krill from the water.
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1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ19817237, descriptionView the Source 2. Wikipedia: Crabeater seal
WikipediaIntroductionQuote, Introduction
They are the only member of the genus Lobodon.
3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Lobodon
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCountQuote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 1
4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Lobodon
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Lobodon" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 2.58 ... "early_interval": "Gelasian"
Wikidata: Lobodon
WikidataWikidata Q626027, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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