Ringed Seals Phoca hispida This very common seal is found throughout the Arctic wherever there is stable ice near land, especially in bays, but also in lakes and river openings. They are named for the many dark ringed spots that are surrounded by a silvery color on the back and sides. The underbelly is silver. These small seals resemble the larger harbor seal, reaching only 4 to 4 feet and ...

Description of ringed seal subspecies, including the Saimaa seal ...