noun
harbor seal; common seal
Refers to the species Phoca vitulina. The name literally means 'coin-shaped seal', from the pattern on its coat.
北海道の海岸ではゼニガタアザラシが見られることがある。
Harbor seals can sometimes be seen along the coast of Hokkaido.
Compound of 銭形 (zeni-gata, 'coin-shaped') and 海豹 (azarashi, 'seal'), referring to the spotted pattern on the seal's coat.