VUVulnerable
Northern Fur Seal
Callorhinus ursinus
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species management
Other threatened species in OTARIIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Northern Fur Seal classified as Vulnerable?
Northern Fur Seal is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Northern Fur Seal live?
Northern Fur Seal occurs in Japan, Mexico, and Russia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Northern Fur Seal?
The main threats to Northern Fur Seal are 11.1, 3.1, 4.3, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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