Spotted seal — size comparison

The spotted seal occupies North Pacific and southern Arctic shelves. It uses seasonal ice for breeding and moulting; after ice retreat it may also rest ashore a

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Length

pysk → krótki ogon · bez tylnych płetw; koniec ogona przybliżonyScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Spotted seal

Phoca largha

ok. 1,52 mAdult individual
total length

pysk → krótki ogon · bez tylnych płetw; koniec ogona przybliżonyMeasurement: side

Mass
Masa dla pokazanej długości nieustalonaWymiary gatunku; masa punktu niepodana
The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Diver: 170 cm · without fins
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,52
Spotted sealTotal lengthapprox. 1.52 m

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Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Diver: 170 cm · without fins
Spotted seal — size comparison — facts and sources

The spotted seal occupies North Pacific and southern Arctic shelves. It uses seasonal ice for breeding and moulting; after ice retreat it may also rest ashore and visit nearby feeding areas.

It eats chiefly fish, supplemented by crustaceans and cephalopods. Breeding-season groups may contain a male, female and pup. Ice dependence means freeze-up and breakup timing influence safe birthing-site availability.

Measurement sources