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Mediterranean Monk Seal

Monachus monachus

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Mammal
  • Europe

About the Mediterranean Monk Seal

The Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) is a mammal found in Europe. It makes its home in the ocean.

It weighs around 250 kg and has a lifespan of about 30 years. At full speed it can reach 35 km/h. Its estimated population is around 700 individuals.

Its conservation status is 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
Monachus monachus
Group
Mammal
Region
Europe
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
250 kg
Lifespan
30 years
Top speed
35 km/h
Estimated population
700

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
Marinko Babić
Changes
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