Halichoerus grypus
Gray seal 
Kegelrob
Grijze zeehond
Phoque gris
Foca de gris
Foca grigia
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal frequents the coastal zone
- The species can be found between and 475 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 300 cm
- Maximum age known : 35 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 5 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 20 mns
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
- The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!