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SPECIES PROFILE
Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
Halichoerus
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
Halichoerus
📋 Description
SIZE
1.8-3 m body, 150-300 kg
COLORATION
Grey with spots
ADAPTATIONS
Large size, strong swimmer
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Coastal waters
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
North Atlantic
REPRODUCTION
1 pup per year
DIET DETAILS
Fish
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Disturbance
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Grey seals have the largest colonies in the world at places like the Farne Islands.
2
They are the largest carnivore in Britain.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Farne Islands UK
Blakeney Point UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for on beaches in autumn for pupping.
