3 Types of Seals in Rhode Island
3 types of seals have a verified observation record in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island
3 seals species have a verified observation record in Rhode Island, 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 | 146 |
| 2 | Grey Seal | Halichoerus grypus | 126 |
| 3 | Harp Seal | Pagophilus groenlandicus | 11 |
Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
The Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) is the most commonly recorded, with 146 verified observations — about 52% of all seals reported in Rhode Island. If you spot a seal here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.