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Australian Fur Seal

Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus

Photo by Steve A
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Field Notes

Description:

The fur seal has a large broad head and a pointed snout. Males are brown to dark gray. They grow to over 2m and can weigh up to 360 kg (800lb). Females are similar, but in general a bit smaller.

Habitat:

On rocky island outcrops off Montague Island in souther NSW

Reference Links:

Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus Wood Jones, 1925, Brown fur seal

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Comments (2)
Steve A
Thanks Alice, hope it "sticks" this time
alicelongmartin
Could you please fill in where it was spotted. Hit Edit and fill in the spot upper right. Thanks!

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