Galapagos-Seebär

Arctocephalus galapagoensis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Mammalia (Säugetiere)

Order

Carnivora (Raubtiere)

Species

Arctocephalus galapagoensis (Galapagos-Seebär)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos

French Arctocéphale des Galapagos

German Galapagos-Seebär

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Australischer Seebär

Arctocephalus forsteri

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Kerguelen-Seebär

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Subantarktischer Seebär

Arctocephalus tropicalis

Least Concern

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Südafrikanischer Seebär

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Least Concern

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Südamerikanischer Seebär

Arctocephalus australis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galapagos-Seebär?

The scientific name of Galapagos-Seebär is Arctocephalus galapagoensis. It belongs to the genus Arctocephalus.

What is the conservation status of Galapagos-Seebär?

Galapagos-Seebär (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Galapagos-Seebär live?

Galapagos-Seebär is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Galapagos-Seebär belong to?

Galapagos-Seebär (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) belongs to the genus Arctocephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Otariidae.

Is Galapagos-Seebär endangered?

Yes, Galapagos-Seebär (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Galapagos-Seebär belong to?

Galapagos-Seebär (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Galapagos-Seebär?

The closest relatives of Galapagos-Seebär in the genus Arctocephalus include Australischer Seebär, Juan Fernández Seebär, Kerguelen-Seebär, Subantarktischer Seebär, Südafrikanischer Seebär.