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Grey Seal vs Harbor Seal

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Grey Seal

Grey Seal

Halichoerus grypus

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Harbor Seal

Harbor Seal

Phoca vitulina

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Size

Grey Seal

Grey Seal

2.3 m

Human

1.75 m

Harbor Seal

Harbor Seal

1.9 m

Grey SealHarbor Seal
Weight100–300 kg55–170 kg
Length1.6–2.3 m1.2–1.9 m
Top Speed27 km/h35 km/h
Lifespan25–35 yrs20–35 yrs
Gestation240 days330 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietPiscivorePiscivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantPartial Migrant
HabitatCoast, Ocean, Rocky CliffsCoast, Ocean, Rocky Cliffs
RegionsNordics, EuropeNordics, Europe
FamilyPhocidaePhocidae
OrderCarnivoraCarnivora