LC Carnivore Arctic, Atlantic Ocean
Up to 160 kg
Weight
20–35 yrs
Lifespan
28 km/h
Top Speed
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean
Found In
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Harp Seal | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 160 kg | 50 kg | ↑ 220% |
| Height | 180 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 28 km/h | 48 km/h | ↓ 42% |
| Avg Speed | 20.5 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 27.5 yrs | 12.5 yrs | ↑ 120% |
Range Across 2 Regions
Habitat: Arctic, Atlantic Ocean
Found In: Arctic, Atlantic Ocean
Coloration: Silver, Gray
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Group-based.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 335 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–35 years
Population & Outlook
LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species
Ranked #9 of 66 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bottlenose Dolphin | 150–650 kg | LC |
| 8 | Wildebeest | 200–390 kg | LC |
| 9 | Harp Seal | Up to 160 kg | LC |
| 10 | Atlantic Spotted Dolphin | 120–140 kg | LC |
| 11 | Common Dolphin | 100–135 kg | LC |
| 12 | Warthog | 60–150 kg | LC |