2 Types of Seals in Connecticut
2 types of seals have a verified observation record in Connecticut. The most frequently recorded are Harbor Seal and Grey Seal. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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2 types of seals have a verified observation record in Connecticut. The most frequently recorded are Harbor Seal and Grey Seal. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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2 types of seals recorded in Connecticut
2 seals species have a verified observation record in Connecticut, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbor Seal | Phoca vitulina | 90 |
| 2 | Grey Seal | Halichoerus grypus | 25 |
Plus 1 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) is the most commonly recorded, with 90 verified observations — about 78% of all seals reported in Connecticut. If you spot a seal here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.
Connecticut also hosts less common seals such as Harbor Seal and Grey Seal, each recorded fewer than 100 times. These are the species worth a second look when you are out, since a sighting is more notable.