Crabeater seal
Lobodon carcinophaga
ok. 2,3 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- approx. 200–300 kgDorosłe osobniki
Crabeater seal — size comparison
The crabeater seal inhabits Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean waters. It rests on drifting floes, alone or in gatherings. Its pale fur may bear
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Length
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Total lengthScale in m
00,511,522,5
approx. 2.3 m
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Crabeater seal — size comparison — facts and sources
The crabeater seal inhabits Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean waters. It rests on drifting floes, alone or in gatherings. Its pale fur may bear numerous scars.
Krill forms the basis of its diet, despite a name suggesting crabs. Elaborate cusps on its cheek teeth form a sieve when the jaws approach. It expels water while retaining small crustaceans. This specialisation closely links it to Antarctic krill availability.