Grey seal - Wikipedia
The grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) is a large seal of the family Phocidae, which are commonly referred to as "true seals" or "earless seals". The only species classified in the genus Halichoerus, it is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Gray Seal - NOAA Fisheries
2022年8月6日 · Gray seals are found in coastal waters throughout the North Atlantic Ocean. They are sometimes called "horseheads" (adult males in particular have large, horse-like heads) because of their large, curved noses. Gray seals gather in large groups during the mating/pupping and molting seasons.
Gray Seal - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
In Latin Halichoerus grypus means "hook-nosed sea pig". It is a large seal of the family Phocidae, which are commonly referred to as "true seals" or "earless seals". Its name is spelled Gray seal in the US; it is also known as Atlantic seal and the horsehead seal.
Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) - Pinnipeds
Grey seals on both sides of the Atlantic are killed through fisheries conflicts, the shooting of seals to prevent seal damage to nets, traps and catch being common in both fisheries and fish farming. This form of shooting is legal in most countries within the grey seal's range.
Grey Seal - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
The Grey Seal is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. The Grey Seal is a large seal of the family Phocidae or ‘true seals’. It is the only species classified in the genus ‘Halichoerus’. Its name is alternatively spelled Gray seal and it is also known as Atlantic Grey Seal.
OBIS-SEAMAP Species Profile - Halichoerus grypus
Two subspecies are recognized: H. g. grypus from the western North Atlantic east, including Greenland and Iceland, to western Russian, south to the British Isles and France; and H. g. macrorhynchus from the Baltic Sea. Five phocids share the gray seal’s range.
Gray Seals ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Gray seals, Halichoerus grypus, are found in the north Atlantic Ocean separated into two main distinct populations (subspecies Halichoerus grypus grypus): the western Atlantic population is found off the coast of Canada from north Labrador down to New England occasionally as far south as Virginia.
Definitive Guide To Gray Seal Facts, Habitat, Conservation Status, …
The Gray Seal (Halichoerus grypus) is a large marine mammal found primarily in the North Atlantic Ocean. Characterized by their distinctive long, straight profile nose and heavy-bodied appearance, gray seals have a varied coat pattern that ranges from dark gray to …
Grey Seal Facts | Sighting Guide - Sea Trust UK
This is your complete UK sighting guide to the Atlantic Grey Seal including facts such as diet, location and size.
Grey seal - The Wildlife Trusts
Grey seals give birth to fluffy white pups in the autumn. These adorable pups stay on land until they have lost their white coats and trebled their body weight. The grey seal can be distinguished from the common seal by its larger size and longer head with a sloping 'roman nose' profile.