Northern Fur Seal Range Map (N Pacific)
Dark Blue - Breeding Colonies
Light Blue - Non Breeding Individuals
Latin Name
Callorhinus ursinus
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Location
North Pacific
Colour
Brown/Grey
Length
Up to 2.1 m (7 ft)
Weight
50 - 270 Kgs (110 - 600 lbs)
Life Expectancy
26 Yrs
Main Characteristics
Northern Fur Seals have a body length up to 2.1 m (7 ft) and they weigh between 50 and 270 kgs (110 - 600 lbs).
Males are much larger than females and they are coloured dark grey or reddish brown. Females are coloured grey/brown and pups are black.
Habitat
Northern Fur Seals can be found throughout the north Pacific Ocean.
Diet
Northern Fur Seals feed on fish and squid.
Breeding
Northern Fur Seals have a gestation period of 11 - 12 months, which includes a 4 month period of delayed implantation, and they give birth to a single pup. The pup is weaned at 4 months old and they reach sexual maturity at 3 - 6 years of age.
