2 Types of Seals in Maine
2 types of seals have a verified observation record in Maine. 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 Maine. 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 Maine
2 seals species have a verified observation record in Maine, 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 | 1,553 |
| 2 | Grey Seal | Halichoerus grypus | 607 |
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 1,553 verified observations — about 72% of all seals reported in Maine. If you spot a seal here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.