VUVulnerable
Mediterranean Monk Seal
Monachus monachus
IncreasingCREUCREU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_monk_seal
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Caves and subterranean habitats· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in PHOCIDAE
Threatened in Albania
Frequently asked questions
Why is Mediterranean Monk Seal classified as Vulnerable?
Mediterranean Monk Seal is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Mediterranean Monk Seal live?
Mediterranean Monk Seal occurs in Albania, Algeria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, and Cape Verde (plus 29 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Mediterranean Monk Seal?
The main threats to Mediterranean Monk Seal are 1.1, 1.2, 12.1, and 2.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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