Halichoerus is a monotypic genus of true seal, family Phocidae, containing the single species the grey seal, found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. Its name translates from Latin as hook-nosed sea pig, and it is also known as the horsehead seal for its large head.
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Taxonomic Rank Member Count Band Era First Appeared Classification
Living or Extinct In the Other Atlases
Found In
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ18001682, descriptionView the Source 2. Wikipedia: Grey seal
Taxonomic rank (Wikipedia confirms the entity; rank from slug/structure-wave classification)View the Source 3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Halichoerus
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCountQuote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 1
4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Halichoerus
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Halichoerus" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 2.58 ... "early_interval": "Gelasian"
Wikidata: Halichoerus
WikidataWikidata Q27370, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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