Brown Fur Seal

Arctocephalus pusillus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Carnivora · Otariidae

Arctocephalus pusillus, also known as the Cape fur seal and the Afro-Australian fur seal, is a species of fur seal.

Fun Fact

Arctocephalus pusillus is the largest and most robust member of the fur seals.

Habitat

Lives in the Bass Strait, on four islands off Victoria (southeastern Australia), and five islands off Tasmania.

Diet

Eat the fish-rich contents of their stomachs, as well as their livers, as a source of energy.

Lifespan

To be updated