Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
A large seal found along the shores in the North Atlantic area. Feeds on fishes near the coast down to a depth of 70m.
| 🇫🇷 | Phoque Gris |
| 🇩🇪 | Kegelrobbe |
| 🇲🇽 | Foca Gris |
| Taxonomy | |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Family | Phocidae |
How to Identify
Similar in appearance like the Harbour Seal. The distinctive characteristic is the shape of the head. The Grey Seal has a dog snout like nose and mouth, best noticed when seen from the side.
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Characteristics
| Length | 2.1-2.4m |
| Weight | 180-270kg |
Where and When to Spot
Grey Seals are around all year. Our observations of foraging animals happened during August in Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park.