Galapagos Fur Seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Arctocephalus galapagoensis
- Common name
- Galapagos Fur Seal
- Category
- Marine mammals
- Family
- Otariidae
- Genus
- Arctocephalus
- Size
- 120–180 cm
- Depth
- 0–15 m
- IUCN status
- Endangered (EN)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary
- Ocean zones
- Eastern Pacific
Description
Arctocephalus galapagoensis reaches 1.8 m. Fur seal endemic to Galapagos (East Pacific). Brown-reddish, compact body, small flippers. Bound to rocky coastal reefs. Solitary to territorial, stays near cliffs. Threatened by fishing and coastal degradation (IUCN EN). Less visible than Zalophus but important for local biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Galapagos Fur Seal?
- Galapagos Fur Seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) reaches 120–180 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Galapagos Fur Seal?
- Galapagos Fur Seal is found between 0–15 m deep.
- Is the Galapagos Fur Seal dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Galapagos Fur Seal?
- IUCN status: Endangered (EN).
- Where can you find the Galapagos Fur Seal?
- Found in: Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the family Otariidae
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 255008)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2433473)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia