New Zealand Fur Seal
Arctocephalus Forsteri
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Arctocephalus Forsteri
Other names
Kekeno
Size
Up to 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Weight
Up to 360 kgs (794 lbs)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Coastal waters amongst rocky shorelines, beaches, and islands, often near rocky outcrops and sandy beaches
Depth Range
Up to 380 m (1,247 ft)
