🌿Native Nature

Mediterranean Monk Seal

Monachus monachus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Phocidae ›Genus: Monachus

About

The Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) is a monk seal belonging to the family Phocidae. As of 2015, it is estimated that fewer than 700 individuals survive in three or four isolated subpopulations in the Mediterranean (especially in the Aegean Sea), the archipelago of Madeira and the Cabo Blanco area in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. It is believed to be the world's rarest pinniped species.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean Monk Seal?
The scientific name of Mediterranean Monk Seal is Monachus monachus.
What is the conservation status of Mediterranean Monk Seal?
The Mediterranean Monk Seal has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Mediterranean Monk Seal belong to?
Mediterranean Monk Seal belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Mediterranean Monk Seal belong to?
Mediterranean Monk Seal belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Mediterranean Monk Seal belong to?
Mediterranean Monk Seal belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Mediterranean Monk Seal belong to?
Mediterranean Monk Seal belongs to the order Carnivora.
What family does Mediterranean Monk Seal belong to?
Mediterranean Monk Seal belongs to the family Phocidae.
What genus does Mediterranean Monk Seal belong to?
Mediterranean Monk Seal belongs to the genus Monachus.