Southern Fur Seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
- Class
- Mammal
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 7,646
- Most observed in
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Arctocephalus forsteri (common names include the Australasian fur seal, South Australian fur seal, New Zealand fur seal, Antipodean fur seal, or long-nosed fur seal) is a species of fur seal found mainly around southern Australia and New Zealand. The name New Zealand fur seal is used by English speakers in New Zealand; kekeno is used in the Māori language. As of 2014, the common name long-nosed fur seal has been proposed for the population of seals inhabiting Australia.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Arctocephalus forsteri”.