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Crabeater seal (Lobodon carcinophagus).
The Caspian seal (Pusa caspica) is endemic to the Caspian Sea, where it inhabits the waters, islands, and coastal areas of this saltwater lake.1
Their habitat usage is seasonal:
* Winter: They reside in the northern reaches of the Caspian Sea, where they spend the winter months on the sea ice.12
* Summer: They migrate to the warmer, southern reaches of the sea.12
As the only mammal native to the Caspian Sea, they are currently classified as an endangered species, facing significant threats from water pollution, habitat loss, and accidental entanglement in fishing nets.1