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Monachus schauinslandi is the Hawaiian Monk Seal Latin name

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What is the seals name in Hawaii?

The Hawaiian Monk Seal.


How did Hawaiian monk seals get their name?

Hawaiian monk seals were named for their resemblance to the monks of the Franciscan order, due to their rounded bodies and the folds of skin around their necks that resemble a monk's hood. The term "monk" reflects their solitary nature, as they are often seen resting alone on beaches. The "Hawaiian" part of their name indicates their primary habitat in the Hawaiian Islands, where they are one of the few seal species found in tropical waters.


What is the Scientific name of the Hawaiian monk seal?

The scientific name of the Hawaiian monk seal is Neomonachus schauinslandi.


What is the name of Hawaii seal?

Hawaiian monk seal


How many babies can a Hawaiian monk seal give birth to?

The Hawaiian Monk Seal is an endangered seal that is endemic to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Known to the native Hawaiians as ʻIlio holo i ka uaua (dog that runs in rough waters), they get their common name from their bald appearance, solitary habits, and folds of skin around their heads which resembles a monk's hood. Nearly 90% of Hawaiian Monk Seals live around the tiny, uninhabited islands and atolls in the upper reaches of the Hawaiian archipelago.


What is the Latin name for an endangered bird of Hawaii?

One of the endangered birds of Hawaii is the Hawaiian crow, whose Latin name is Corvus hawaiiensis. One more is the Hawaiian moor hen, with the Hawaiian name of Alae Ula ['Red forehead'] and the Latin name of Gallinula chloropus sanvicensis. Another is the Hawaiian stilts, or Hawaiian duck [Koloa Maoli], which has the Hawaiian name of Ae'o ['One standing high'] and the Latin name of Himantopus himantopus knudseni. Still another is the Koloa hen, whose name in Latin is Anas wyvilliana. Yet another is the Laysan albatross, or Goony bird, whose name is Phoebastria immutabilis in Latin.


What is a monk seal?

it is a monk seal that lives in Hawaii, airgo the name: Hawaiian Monk seal The Hawaiian Monk Seal is an endangered seal that is endemic to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Known to the native Hawaiians as ʻIlio holo i ka uaua (dog that runs in rough waters), they get their common name from their bald appearance, solitary habits, and folds of skin around their heads which resembles a monk's hood. More info at link below.


What is the family name of monk seals?

<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monachus">Monachus</a>


What is one of the adaptations of the Mediterranean monk seal?

it is a monk seal that lives in Hawaii, airgo the name: Hawaiian Monk seal The Hawaiian Monk Seal is an endangered seal that is endemic to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Known to the native Hawaiians as ʻIlio holo i ka uaua (dog that runs in rough waters), they get their common name from their bald appearance, solitary habits, and folds of skin around their heads which resembles a monk's hood. More info at link below.


What is an akiapolaau?

An akiapolaau is a Hawaiian plant, a honeycreeper, Latin name Hemignathus munroi.


What is the Latin name for seals and what does it mean?

Achtharius, it means mammal swimming as a fish.


Is Anna a hawaiian name?

No, Anna comes from the Hebrew name Hannah (חנה) which means "grace"