Monachus monachus (Hermann, 1779) . Beschaff. Berlin Ges. Naturforsch. Fr., 4: 501.

TYPE LOCALITY: Yugoslavia, Dalmacija (=Dalmatia), Cherso Isl .

DISTRIBUTION: Mediterranean and Black Seas; N.W. Africa to Cape Blanc.

PROTECTED STATUS: CITES - Appendix I as Monachus spp. and U.S. ESA - Endangered as Monachus monachus .

ISIS NUMBER: 5301413002009001001.