Antarctic fur seal
The Antarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus gazella) is a carnivorous mammal.
The Antarctic fur seal is one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus, and one of nine fur seals in the subfamily Arctocephalinae. Despite what its name suggests, the Antarctic fur seal is mostly distributed in Subantarctic islands and its scientific name is thought to have come from the German ve — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Arctocephalus gazella
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Otariidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Marine
- Weight
- 97 kg
- Length
- 1.6 m
- Activity
- Diurnal
- Conservation status
- Endangered
What does an Antarctic fur seal eat?
The antarctic fur seal is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is an Antarctic fur seal?
The antarctic fur seal weighs around 97 kg and measures about 1.6 m.
Is the antarctic fur seal endangered?
The antarctic fur seal is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.