| Latin Name |
Monachus tropicalis |
| Conservation Status |
Extinct (Mid 1950s) |
| Location
| Caribbean |
| Colour |
Brown |
| Length |
2.2 - 2.4 m (7.2 - 7.9 ft) |
| Weight |
70 - 200 Kgs (150 - 440 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
20 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Caribbean Monk Seals became extinct in the mid 1950s. They had a body length between 2.2 and 2.4 m (7.2 - 7.9 ft) and they weighed between 70 and 200 kgs (150 - 440 lbs).
They were brown in colour with a pale yellowish underside. They had hood-like rolls of fat around their neck.
Habitat
Caribbean Monk Seals were found in the tropical waters of the caribbean. A map showing their approximate former range is shown on the right.
Diet
Caribbean Monk Seals fed upon a variety of fish, and octopus.
Breeding
Very little is known about reproduction in Caribbean Monk Seals.
Predators
Humans and sharks were predators of Caribbean Monk Seals.
Interesting Facts
Caribbean Monk Seals were also known as:
West Indian Monk Seal |
