Grey Seal
Halichoerus grypus
- Group: Seal
- Max size: 2.3 m
- IUCN status: LC
A large seal of cold coastal waters, the bull reaches well over two metres and hauls out to rest on isolated beaches and rocky island ledges. It hunts a wide mix of fish and invertebrates, and now and then takes a seabird.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Carnivora › Phocidae › Halichoerus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137080.
FAQ
- How big does the Grey Seal get?
- The Grey Seal grows to about 2.3 m.