

Geogr. Distr. Circumpolar: south to Newfoundland in the 

 Atlantic Ocean, and in north Pacific Ocean possibly to Sitka? 



Genl. Char. Size large; color var3-ing greatly according to age, 

 female one-fourth less than male. 



Color. Mall-. Whitish or yellowish white; nose and head to 

 behind eyes black, chin and throat black spotted. A broad black 

 band from shoulders along the sides to tail, uniting on back between 

 shoulders and on lower portion of back. Hind limbs black spotted. 



Ftmale. Dull white or yellowish, back tawny, and without 

 black markings, or having them very indistinct; individuals vary 

 greatly in color. 



Miasurcments. Total length, 1525 — 1600. 



