Harbor Seal Phoca vitulina
Mammalia > Carnivora > Phocidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Seehund |
| English | Harbor Seal |
| French | Phoque commun |
| Spanish | Foca común |
Description
Widely distributed along the coasts of North America. This species is brown, silvery white or grey with distinctive V-shaped nostril. Eats mostly fish along the cost and upstream in large rivers.
How to Identify
The V-shape nostril is the clear distinctive feature of this species.
Where When to Spot
The only time I was able to watch this species was in May in Tadoussac from a boat. They were resting on the rocky shore of Saguenay River.
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Observations
| 2018-05-23 | Tadoussac |