| Latin Name |
Arctocephalus fosteri |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| New Zealand & S Australia |
| Colour |
Grey/Brown |
| Length |
1.2 - 2.5 m (3.9 - 8.2 ft) |
| Weight |
30 - 180 Kgs (66 - 400 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
15 - 20 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
New Zealand Fur Seals have a body length between 1.2 and 2.5 m (3.9 - 8.2 ft) and they weigh between 30 and 180 kgs (66 - 400 lbs). At birth pups are black or dark brown in colour but as they mature they develop silver grey/brown colouration.
Habitat
New Zealand Fur Seals can be found in New Zealand and Southern Australia.
Diet
New Zealand Fur Seals feed on fish, squid and octopus.
Breeding
New Zealand Fur Seals have a gestation period of 12 months, which includes a period of delayed implantation, and they give birth to a single pup. At birth the pup weighs approximately 4 kgs (8.8 lbs) and they are weaned at around 10 months old.
Females reach sexual maturity at 4 - 6 years of age and males at around 6 - 8 years of age.
Predators
Predators of New Zealand Fur Seals include sharks and killer whales.
Interesting Facts
New Zealand Fur Seals are also known as:
Southern Fur Seal
Kekeno (Maori)
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