Galápagos Seelöwe

Zalophus wollebaeki

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands 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

Zalophus wollebaeki (Galápagos Seelöwe)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Leon Marino de Galápagos

German Galápagos Seelöwe

Similar Species in Zalophus

Kalifornischer Seelöwe

Zalophus californianus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Galápagos Seelöwe?

The scientific name of Galápagos Seelöwe is Zalophus wollebaeki. It belongs to the genus Zalophus.

What is the conservation status of Galápagos Seelöwe?

Galápagos Seelöwe (Zalophus wollebaeki) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Galápagos Seelöwe live?

Galápagos Seelöwe 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 Galápagos Seelöwe belong to?

Galápagos Seelöwe (Zalophus wollebaeki) belongs to the genus Zalophus, which is part of the taxonomic family Otariidae.

Is Galápagos Seelöwe endangered?

Yes, Galápagos Seelöwe (Zalophus wollebaeki) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Galápagos Seelöwe belong to?

Galápagos Seelöwe (Zalophus wollebaeki) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Galápagos Seelöwe?

The closest relatives of Galápagos Seelöwe in the genus Zalophus include Kalifornischer Seelöwe.