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.

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.

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Also known as the Larga seal, the spotted seal inhabits the ice and waters of the north Pacific Ocean and adjacent seas, being found along the continental shelf of the Beaufort, Chukchi, Bering and Okhotsk Seas and south to the northern Huanghai Sea and western Sea of Japan.

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.

Spotted seals exhibit a robust body measuring between 1.6 to 2.4 meters in length. Their fur is a beautiful mix of gray and brown, adorned with distinctive dark spots that create a stunning and unique pattern.

Spotted seals are medium-sized ice seals, smaller than bearded, but larger than ribbon and ringed seals and they belong to a group called pinnipeds, which include seals, sea lions and walruses.

• National Level 1 Protected Wild Animals and Endangered Species; Plan for the Conservation of Spotted Seal (2017-2026). ⚫Rescue, breeding and reintroduction into the wild. ⚫Conduct joint patrols and law enforcement to combat illegal activities.