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Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mammal
  • Global

About the Harbor Seal

The Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) is a mammal found in many parts of the world. Its habitats include the ocean and Arctic environments.

This mammal weighs about 100 kg and can live for around 30 years. At full speed it can reach 30 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 500,000 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Phoca vitulina
Group
Mammal
Region
Global
Habitats
Ocean, Arctic
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
100 kg
Lifespan
30 years
Top speed
30 km/h
Estimated population
500,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Charles J. Sharp
Changes
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Find the Harbor Seal in Animal Gacha

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