3 Types of Seals in New York
3 types of seals have a verified observation record in New York. The most frequently recorded are Harbor Seal, Grey Seal and Harp Seal. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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3 types of seals have a verified observation record in New York. The most frequently recorded are Harbor Seal, Grey Seal and Harp Seal. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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3 types of seals recorded in New York
3 seals species have a verified observation record in New York, 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 | 493 |
| 2 | Grey Seal | Halichoerus grypus | 234 |
| 3 | Harp Seal | Pagophilus groenlandicus | 16 |
Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) is the most commonly recorded, with 493 verified observations — about 66% of all seals reported in New York. If you spot a seal here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.