VUVulnerable
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Neomonachus schauinslandi
Increasing
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislationCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in PHOCIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hawaiian Monk Seal classified as Vulnerable?
Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Monk Seal live?
Hawaiian Monk Seal occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hawaiian Monk Seal?
The main threats to Hawaiian Monk Seal are 11.1, 11.4, 5.3, and 8.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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