Name
- English: West Indian Monk Seal
- Latin: Monachus tropicalis
- Dutch: Caraïbische Monniksrob
Family
West Indian Monk Seal
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| In average | Males | Females | Pups | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length in meters | 2,00-2,20 | 0,85 | ||
| Weight in kilogram | 160 | |||
| Life expectancy in years | ||||
| Number of animals nowadays | 0 | |||
| Colour(s) | Greyish brown | |||
| Habitat | The Caribbean Sea |
Additional information
It is likely sure that the West Indian monk seal has extinct. This seal hs a greyish brown colour. Its belly is yellowy. The females' belly is a bit darker than the males' belly.
The West Indian monk seal has been hunted. An extensive search operation in 1984 did not yield any result. It is likely that this seal has extinct since the 1950's.