Mammals of Svalbard & Jan Mayen
2 species of mammals on file have openly licensed sighting records from Svalbard & Jan Mayen, 2 of them threatened.
BearsWhales and dolphinsAll mammalsAll animals in Svalbard & Jan Mayen
Which mammals are recorded in Svalbard & Jan Mayen?
Most looked-up first.
Polar bear
Ursus maritimus
Blue whale
Balaenoptera musculus
Full list
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Records here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar bear | Ursus maritimus | Ursidae | Vulnerable | 255 |
| Blue whale | Balaenoptera musculus | Balaenopteridae | Endangered | 239 |
Counted from CC0 and CC BY occurrence records on GBIF, which include captive and introduced animals. See the methodology.