Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos

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

Carnivora (carnívoros)

Species

Arctocephalus galapagoensis (Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos

French Arctocéphale des Galapagos

German Galapagos-Seebär

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos?

The scientific name of Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos is Arctocephalus galapagoensis. It belongs to the genus Arctocephalus.

What is the conservation status of Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos?

Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos live?

Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos 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 Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos belong to?

Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) belongs to the genus Arctocephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Otariidae.

Is Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos endangered?

Yes, Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos (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 Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos belong to?

Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos?

The closest relatives of Lobo de dos pelos de Galápagos in the genus Arctocephalus include Lobo fino de Juan Fernández, Oso Marino Austral, Subantarctic fur seal, South African fur seal, New Zealand fur seal.