Juan Fernandez fur seal

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 (प्राणी)

Phylum

Chordata (रज्जुकी)

Class

Mammalia (स्तनधारी)

Order

Carnivora (मांसाहारी गण)

Family

Otariidae

Genus

Arctocephalus

Species

Arctocephalus philippii (Juan Fernandez fur seal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Lobo fino de Juan Fernández

French Arctocéphale de Juan Fernandez

German Juan Fernández Seebär

Similar Species in Arctocephalus

Antarctic fur seal

Arctocephalus gazella

Least Concern

New Zealand fur seal

Arctocephalus forsteri

Least Concern

Galapagos fur seal

Arctocephalus galapagoensis

Endangered

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South African fur seal

Arctocephalus pusillus

Least Concern

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Subantarctic fur seal

Arctocephalus tropicalis

Least Concern

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South American fur seal

Arctocephalus australis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Juan Fernandez fur seal?

The scientific name of Juan Fernandez fur seal is Arctocephalus philippii. It belongs to the genus Arctocephalus.

What is the conservation status of Juan Fernandez fur seal?

Juan Fernandez fur seal (Arctocephalus philippii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Juan Fernandez fur seal live?

Juan Fernandez fur seal is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does Juan Fernandez fur seal belong to?

Juan Fernandez fur seal (Arctocephalus philippii) belongs to the genus Arctocephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Otariidae.

Is Juan Fernandez fur seal endangered?

No, Juan Fernandez fur seal (Arctocephalus philippii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Juan Fernandez fur seal belong to?

Juan Fernandez fur seal (Arctocephalus philippii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Juan Fernandez fur seal?

The closest relatives of Juan Fernandez fur seal in the genus Arctocephalus include Antarctic fur seal, New Zealand fur seal, Galapagos fur seal, South African fur seal, Subantarctic fur seal.