noun
harp seal
A species of earless seal native to the northern Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. The name comes from the harp-shaped markings on adults.
タテゴトアザラシの赤ちゃんは白い毛で覆われている。
Harp seal pups are covered in white fur.
Compound of 竪琴 (tategoto, 'harp') and 海豹 (azarashi, 'seal'), referring to the harp-shaped markings on the adult seal's back.