Family Phocidae

Animals in the family Phocidae on Global Animal Guide. The guide features 4 species in this family — each profile answers the most-searched questions first.

Least Concern

Mammal

Leopard Seal

Antarctica's apex predator

Male elephant seal on beach with trunk-like nose

Least Concern

Mammal

Northern Elephant Seal

The deep-diving seal giant

Least Concern

Mammal

Grey Seal

The horse-faced seal of the Atlantic

Harbor seal resting on a sandy beach, showing its spotted silver-grey coat and large dark eyes with no external ears

Least Concern

Mammal

Harbor Seal

The shy, spotted true seal of northern coasts