Juan Fernandez Fur Seal
Arctocephalus philippii
- Group: Seal
- Max size: 2.1 m
- IUCN status: LC
A fur seal of remote volcanic islands off Chile, the Juan Fernandez fur seal hauls out among boulders, caves and overhangs on rocky shores. It dives for squid, fish and lobsters, and after near extinction from sealing its numbers have recovered enough for Least Concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Carnivora › Otariidae › Arctocephalus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 255006.
FAQ
- How big does the Juan Fernandez Fur Seal get?
- The Juan Fernandez Fur Seal grows to about 2.1 m.