Elefante Marino del Sur

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Pinnipedia (Seals & Sea Lions)

Family

Phocidae (True Seals)

Genus

Mirounga

Species

Mirounga leonina (Elefante Marino del Sur)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Elefante Marino del Sur

French Eléphant de mer Austral

German Südlicher See-Elefant

Similar Species in Mirounga

Elefante-marino norteño

Mirounga angustirostris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elefante Marino del Sur?

The scientific name of Elefante Marino del Sur is Mirounga leonina. It belongs to the genus Mirounga.

What is the conservation status of Elefante Marino del Sur?

Elefante Marino del Sur (Mirounga leonina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Elefante Marino del Sur live?

Elefante Marino del Sur is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Elefante Marino del Sur belong to?

Elefante Marino del Sur (Mirounga leonina) belongs to the genus Mirounga, which is part of the taxonomic family Phocidae.

Is Elefante Marino del Sur endangered?

No, Elefante Marino del Sur (Mirounga leonina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Elefante Marino del Sur belong to?

Elefante Marino del Sur (Mirounga leonina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Elefante Marino del Sur?

The closest relatives of Elefante Marino del Sur in the genus Mirounga include Elefante-marino norteño.