New Zealand Fur Seal
Arctocephalus Forsteri
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameArctocephalus Forsteri
Other namesKekeno
SizeUp to 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
WeightUp to 360 kgs (794 lbs)
FamilyOtariidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst rocky shorelines, beaches, and islands, often near rocky outcrops and sandy beaches
Depth RangeUp to 380 m (1,247 ft)
