Main Characteristics

Galapagos Fur Seals have a body length between 1.2 and 1.5 m (3.9 - 4.9 ft) and they weigh between 22 and 65 kgs (48 - 143 lbs). They are grey/brown in colour and they have a short, pointed snout.

Habitat

Galapagos Fur Seals can be found on the Galapagos Islands

Diet

Galapagos Fur Seals feed on fish, octopus and squid.

Breeding

Galapagos Fur Seals have a gestation period of 11 - 12 months, which includes a 4 - 5 month period of delayed implantation, and they give birth to a single pup. The pup remains with its mother for 1 - 3 years and they reach sexual maturity at around 5 years of age.

Predators

Predators of Galapagos Fur Seals are sharks and killer whales.

Subspecies

Galapagos Fur Seals have no subspecies

Interesting Facts

Galapagos Fur Seals are the smallest pinniped.

They are the only fur seal to breed in tropical waters.

Similar Animals

South American Fur Seal
Antarctic Fur Seal
Subantarctic Fur Seal
New Zealand Fur Seal
Cape Fur Seal
Guadalupe Fur Seal
Juan Fernandez Fur Seal
Northern Fur Seal