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Juan Fernández fur seal

Juan Fernández fur seal
Photo: Flavien Saboureau · CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Juan Fernández fur seal (Arctocephalus philippii) is an omnivorous mammal native to South America and North America.

The Juan Fernández fur seal is the second smallest of the fur seals, after the Galápagos fur seal. They are found only on the Pacific Coast of South America, more specifically on the Juan Fernández Islands and the Desventuradas Islands. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Arctocephalus philippii
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Otariidae
Diet
Omnivore
Habitat
Marine
Found in
South America, North America
Weight
95 kg
Length
1.7 m
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Juan Fernández fur seal eat?

The juan fernández fur seal is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.

How big is a Juan Fernández fur seal?

The juan fernández fur seal weighs around 95 kg and measures about 1.7 m.

Where do Juan Fernández fur seals live?

Juan Fernández fur seals are found in South America and North America, in marine habitats.

Is the juan fernández fur seal endangered?

The juan fernández fur seal is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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