Common Dolphin Green Turtle

Australia Fur Seal

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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia Subclass: N/A
Order: Pinnipedia Family: -
Genus: Arctocephalus Species: A. pusillus
Habitat: Exposed coastal regions.
Distribution: East coast of Victoria and NSW.
Maximum Size: Length to 2.3m
Notes: The Australian Fur Seal is the only seal commonly seen in south eastern Australian waters. This species is a good climber on rocks, and an excellent swimmer, reaching depths in excess of 100 m, whilst searching for fish and invertebrate prey.
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Reference: Edgar page: 520