Madeira · observation
Porto do Funchal
· Funchal
Sergio Ferreira reported two lobos-marinhos in Funchal harbour, describing one as juvenile and one as adult. The age classes are source attributions; no individual identity or relation to other April reports is established.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 2
- Attributed name
- Two unidentified seals; juvenile and adult reported
- Source
- Sergio@Cruises (Sergio Ferreira)
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- Original dated post and attributed images: https://sergiocruises.blogspot.com/2024/04/lobos-marinhos-avistados-no-interior.html . Its 29 Apr 2024 heading and 'Hoje' establish the encounter day. Distinct from the 26 Apr Funchal marina record and 30 Apr Praia Formosa report.
- Identification confidence
- Probable
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.