Subantarctic fur seal
The Subantarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus tropicalis) is an omnivorous mammal.
The subantarctic fur seal is a species of eared seal found in the southern parts of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. It was first described by Gray in 1872 from a specimen recovered in northern Australia—hence the inappropriate specific name tropicalis. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Arctocephalus tropicalis
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Otariidae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Marine
- Weight
- 92 kg
- Length
- 1.6 m
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a Subantarctic fur seal eat?
The subantarctic fur seal is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
How big is a Subantarctic fur seal?
The subantarctic fur seal weighs around 92 kg and measures about 1.6 m.
Is the subantarctic fur seal endangered?
The subantarctic fur seal is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.