The Galápagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus. It is the smallest of all eared seals. It is endemic to the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific.

The Galápagos fur seal (Arctocephalus galapagoensis) is one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus and one of nine seals in the subfamily Arctocephalinae. It is the smallest of all of the eared seals. They are endemic to the Galápagos Islands in the eastern Pacific.

Galapagos fur seals are typically found on the rocky shores of the western islands of the Galapagos Archipelago. They are endemic to the Islands, and due to their decreasing population size they are classed as Endangered by the IUCN.

Male Galapagos fur seals are on average 154 cm in length and weigh 64 kg, while females are 120 cm in length and weigh 27 kg, making Arctocephalus galapagoensis the smallest otariid. The fur of Arctocephalus galapagoensis is a light tan on the stomach and around the mouth and ears.

The Galapagos Fur Seal breeds on the Galapagos Islands in the eastern Pacific, making it the only fur seal to breed in tropical waters. The number of Galapagos Fur Seals successfully bred in a year is very sensitive to El Niño weather events.

Galapagos fur seals are endemic to the islands, and they do not migrate. However, they are widely distributed, occurring mostly on the western islands. Isabela and Fernandina islands have the largest populations.

Galapagos fur seals, Arctocephalus galapagoensis, are the smallest of the pinnipeds and live only around the Galapagos Islands. This species does not seem to share territory or food with the other pinniped species in the islands such as the Galapagos sea lions.

Galapagos fur seals are found on the rocky shores of the Galapagos Archipelago, a group of volcanic islands off the coast of Ecuador. The islands are characterized by a cool season and a warm season with average sea temperatures being relatively high.

Galápagos Fur Seals are the smallest and the least sexually dimorphic of the otariid species. Adult males are 1.1-1.3 times longer and 2.0-2.3 times heavier than adult females.

The Galápagos Fur Seal is the smallest of the “eared seals”, with typical males growing to under 5ft (1.5m) in length and 130lb (60kg) in weight. They are often confused with the Galápagos Sea Lions as they look similar, but there are some key differences.