Foca común

Phoca vitulina

Near Threatened →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

30 years

Length

1.7 m

Weight

80.0 kg

Population

500.0K

Trend

→ Stable

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About

El pinípedo de distribución más amplia, la foca común (Phoca vitulina) habita las costas templadas y subárticas del Atlántico Norte y el Pacífico Norte. Los adultos alcanzan hasta 130 kg y pasan aproximadamente el mismo tiempo en el mar cazando peces, calamares y crustáceos que descansando en playas y rocas. Sus grandes y expresivos ojos están adaptados para la visión subacuática en condiciones de poca luz. La foca común es una fuente de alimento fundamental para orcas, tiburones y osos polares.

Fun Facts

✨ Harbor seals can dive to depths of 500 meters.
✨ Their whiskers can detect vibrations in the water to locate prey.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🏖️ Marine Intertidal 🌋 Marine Coastal/Supratidal 🐚 Marine Neritic

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Foca común is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Estimated Population

500.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Pinnipedia (Seals & Sea Lions)

Family

Phocidae (True Seals)

Genus

Phoca (Harbor Seals)

Species

Phoca vitulina (Foca común)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Foca común

French phoque commun

German Seehund

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Foca común?

The scientific name of Foca común is Phoca vitulina. It belongs to the genus Phoca.

What is the conservation status of Foca común?

Foca común (Phoca vitulina) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Foca común live?

Foca común is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Foca común belong to?

Foca común (Phoca vitulina) belongs to the genus Phoca, which is part of the taxonomic family Phocidae.

What does Foca común eat?

Foca común is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Foca común live?

Foca común has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.

How many Foca común are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Foca común (Phoca vitulina) is approximately 500,000 individuals.

What kingdom does Foca común belong to?

Foca común (Phoca vitulina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).