The spotted seal (Phoca largha), [2] also known as the larga seal or largha seal, is a member of the family Phocidae, and is considered a "true seal". It inhabits ice floes and waters of the north Pacific Ocean and adjacent seas.

2024年5月10日 · Spotted seals are unusual among true seals in that they annually form "family" groups consisting of a female, a male, and a pup during breeding season. Spotted seals rely on sea ice during reproduction and to some extent during molting.

The spotted seal (Phoca largha), also known as the larga seal or largha seal, is a member of the family Phocidae, and is considered a "true seal". It inhabits ice floes and waters of the north Pacific Ocean and adjacent seas.

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The spotted seal, also known as the larga seal or Phoca largha, is listed as ‘vulnerable’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This classification reflects a high risk of extinction in the wild if conservation measures are not implemented.

Spotted seals, Phoca largha, are found around the ice and waters of the north Pacific Ocean and adjacent seas, including the continental shelf of the Beaufort, Chukchi, Bering and Okhotsk Seas and south to the northern Huanghai Sea and western Sea of Japan.

The spotted seal (Phoca largha), [2] also known as the larga seal or largha seal, is a member of the family Phocidae, and is considered a "true seal". It inhabits ice floes and waters of the north Pacific Ocean and adjacent seas.

3 天之前 · Spotted seals are often referred to as ice seals. Male and female spotted seals are similar in shape, size and appearance. By whatever name you call them, this seal lives up to its name. This species of true seal spends the majority of its life in icy environments.

Spot­ted seals can be found through­out the North Pa­cific and on the east coast of Asia. They are com­mon in the Bering, Chukchi, Beau­fort, and Okhotsk Seas where they pre­fer to re­main over the con­ti­nen­tal shelf. They can also be found in the Sea of Japan and the Yel­low Sea.

The Spotted Seal (Phoca largha), a remarkable marine mammal of the Pacific, enchants both marine biologists and nature enthusiasts alike. Known for their unique spotted coats and charismatic behavior, these seals play a key role in their ecosystems.