Common Seal

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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分布最广的鳍足类动物港海豹（Phoca vitulina）栖居于北大西洋和北太平洋温带及亚北极沿海水域。成体体重可达130千克，在海中捕食鱼类、鱿鱼和甲壳动物，并在沙滩或礁岩上休息，两者时间大致相当。大而富有表情的眼睛适应于弱光下的水下视觉。港海豹是虎鲸、鲨鱼和北极熊的重要食物来源。

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

Common Seal 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 (Common Seal)

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 Common Seal?

The scientific name of Common Seal is Phoca vitulina. It belongs to the genus Phoca.

What is the conservation status of Common Seal?

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

Where does Common Seal live?

Common Seal 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 Common Seal belong to?

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

What does Common Seal eat?

Common Seal is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Common Seal live?

Common Seal has an average lifespan of approximately 30 years in the wild.

How many Common Seal are left in the wild?

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

What kingdom does Common Seal belong to?

Common Seal (Phoca vitulina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).