Hawaiian Monk Seal
Neomonachus schauinslandi
- Group: Seal
- Typical depth: to 305 m
- Max size: 2.4 m
- IUCN status: EN
One of the rarest seals on Earth, it hauls out on remote Hawaiian beaches of sand and coral rubble and dives after reef fish, eels, octopus and lobster. Mostly solitary, it has been tracked as far as 140 kilometres from land and can reach depths past 300 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Carnivora › Phocidae › Neomonachus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1663107.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hawaiian Monk Seal live?
- The Hawaiian Monk Seal (Neomonachus schauinslandi) is typically found at to 305 m.
- How big does the Hawaiian Monk Seal get?
- The Hawaiian Monk Seal grows to about 2.4 m.