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The Galápagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus. It is the smallest of all eared seals. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific.
Galapagos fur seals are typically found on the rocky shores of the western islands of the Galapagos Archipelago. They are endemic to the Islands, and due to their decreasing population size they are classed as Endangered by the IUCN.
The Galápagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus and one of nine seals in the subfamily Arctocephalinae. It is the smallest of all of the eared seals. They are endemic to the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific.
As suggested by the common name, Galapagos fur seals (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) are found primarily on the shores of, and in the waters immediately surrounding, the Galapagos Islands. During the breeding season, populations are observed in the northern and western parts of the Galapagos Islands.
Learn about the endemic Galapagos fur seals, their physical characteristics, behavior, feeding habits, breeding and conservation. See how they differ from sea lions and where to spot them on your trip.
22 kwi 2021 · Currently, the Galapagos sea lion (GSL, Zalophus wollebaeki) and Galapagos fur seal (GFS, Arctocephalus galapagoensis) are among the most important endemic species for conservation in the...
Galapagos fur seals are found on the rocky shores of the western islands in the Galapagos Archipelago. Endemic to the islands, they are classified as Endangered by the IUCN due to their declining numbers. These seals are the smallest of the otariid family, characterized by a grayish-brown fur coat.
