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Galápagos fur seal

Galápagos fur seal
Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson · CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Galápagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is an omnivorous mammal native to South America.

The Galápagos fur seal is one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus. It is the smallest of all eared seals. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Arctocephalus galapagoensis
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Otariidae
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Marine
Found in
South America
Weight
39 kg
Length
1.4 m
Activity
Diurnal
Conservation status
Endangered

What does a Galápagos fur seal eat?

The galápagos fur seal is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

How big is a Galápagos fur seal?

The galápagos fur seal weighs around 39 kg and measures about 1.4 m.

Where do Galápagos fur seals live?

Galápagos fur seals are found in South America, in marine habitats.

Is the galápagos fur seal endangered?

The galápagos fur seal is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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