Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)
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.
- 🇫🇷 Phoque commun
- 🇩🇪 Seehund
- 🇲🇽 Foca común
Characteristics
- Length: 1.5-2.5m
- Weight: 50-140kg
How to Identify
The V-shape nostril is the clear distinctive feature of this species.
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Where and 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.