| Latin Name |
Arctocephalus townsendi |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Location
| Guadalupe Island Area |
| Colour |
Dark Brown |
| Length |
1.4 - 1.9 m (4.6 - 6.2 ft) |
| Weight |
50 - 160 Kgs (110 - 350 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
23 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Guadalupe Fur Seals have a body length between 1.4 and 1.9 m (4.6 - 6.2 ft) and they weigh between 50 and 160 kgs (110 - 350 lbs). They are dark brown in colour with a yellowish/grey mane and they have a pointed snout.
Habitat
Guadalupe Fur Seals can be found on Guadalupe Island, southern California Channel Islands and Isla Cedros.
Diet
Guadalupe Fur Seals feed on fish and squid.
Breeding
Guadalupe Fur Seals have a gestation period of 11 - 12 months, which includes a period of delayed implantation, and they give birth to a single pup. The pup is weaned at 9 - 11 months old.
Predators
Predators of Guadalupe Fur Seals are sharks and killer whales.
Interesting Facts
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