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SPECIES PROFILE
Common Seal (Phoca vitulina)
Phoca
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
North Atlantic
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Coastal waters
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Carnivora
FAMILY
Phocidae
GENUS
Phoca
📋 Description
SIZE
1.5-2 m body, 80-150 kg
COLORATION
Mottled grey
ADAPTATIONS
Smaller than grey seal, pup on land
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Coastal waters
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
North Atlantic
REPRODUCTION
1 pup per year
DIET DETAILS
Fish
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Pollution
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Common seals are smaller and have a more dog-like face than grey seals.
2
They are very curious and often pop up near boats.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Wash UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for on sandbanks at low tide.
