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Spotted Seal

Phoca largha

The Spotted Seal is a playful marine mammal found in cold waters. They have beautiful spots on their fur and love to swim and dive in the ocean.

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Spotted Seal has a round head and a stocky body. Its fur ranges from silvery-grey to dark grey, heavily covered with distinctive dark, irregular spots that often merge on its back and sides. These spots make it visually distinct from the more uniform coloration of other seal species like the Ribbon Seal.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyPhocidaeGenusPhoca
Spotted Seal
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Spotted Seal

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Spotted Seal pups are born with a fluffy white coat, shedding it after a few weeks!

Spotted Seals can even sleep underwater, taking short naps near ice breathing holes.

Their eyes see well in dim light, helping them hunt for food in the deep, dark ocean.

These seals mostly live alone, gathering only to breed and raise their young!

Special abilities

Ability

Super Sniffer Whiskers

Spotted Seals have highly sensitive whiskers to detect prey in dark or murky water by sensing tiny vibrations.

Ability

Ice Home Builder

Spotted Seals use strong claws to create and maintain breathing holes in ice, allowing them access to food and air.

Ability

Deep Dive Master

Spotted Seals can hold their breath for 30 minutes and dive over 200 meters to hunt for food deep underwater.

Ability

Blubber Armor

Spotted Seals have thick blubber to keep them warm in freezing Arctic waters and provide energy when food is scarce.

Measurements & details

Length
150-210 cm
Weight
65-150 kg
Lifespan
25-30 years
Top Speed
27 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
315-330 days

Diet & Feeding

Spotted Seals mostly enjoy a feast of fish and small creatures found in the ocean!

Primary Foods

  • walleye pollock
  • pacific cod
  • herring
  • octopus
  • squid
  • shrimp

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Largha SealSpotted Phoca

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always watch seals from a distance and never try to touch them, as they are wild animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Spotted Seal?

150-210 cm

How much does Spotted Seal weigh?

65-150 kg

How long does Spotted Seal live?

25-30 years

How fast can Spotted Seal move?

27 km/h

What does Spotted Seal eat?

Spotted Seals mostly enjoy a feast of fish and small creatures found in the ocean!

Where is Spotted Seal usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Spotted Seal hunt?

Pursuit

How many babies does Spotted Seal usually have?

1

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