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Hawaiian Monk Seal

Neomonachus schauinslandi

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Mammal
  • Oceania

About the Hawaiian Monk Seal

Known to science as Neomonachus schauinslandi, the Hawaiian Monk Seal is a mammal found in Oceania. It makes its home in the ocean.

This mammal weighs about 230 kg and can live for around 30 years. Its top speed is 30 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 1,600 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Neomonachus schauinslandi
Group
Mammal
Region
Oceania
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
230 kg
Lifespan
30 years
Top speed
30 km/h
Estimated population
1,600

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Ashley Lee
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