South American 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 (动物界)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索动物门)

Class

Mammalia (哺乳動物)

Order

Carnivora (食肉目)

Family

Otariidae

Genus

Arctocephalus

Species

Arctocephalus australis (South American fur seal)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Oso Marino Austral

French Otarie à fourrure Australe

German Südamerikanischer 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

Juan Fernandez fur seal

Arctocephalus philippii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South American fur seal?

The scientific name of South American fur seal is Arctocephalus australis. It belongs to the genus Arctocephalus.

What is the conservation status of South American fur seal?

South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does South American fur seal live?

South American fur seal is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.

What family does South American fur seal belong to?

South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) belongs to the genus Arctocephalus, which is part of the taxonomic family Otariidae.

Is South American fur seal endangered?

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

What kingdom does South American fur seal belong to?

South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of South American fur seal?

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