Arctocephalus tropicalis (Gray, 1872)
Subantarctic fur seal
Arctocephalus tropicalis
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Otariidae ()
Max. size:  180 cm TL (male/unsexed); 140 cm TL (female); max.weight: 165 kg; max.weight: 55 kg
Environment:  pelagic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific, Southeast Atlantic and the Antarctic. Tropical to temperate.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky areas. Diet varies by location and season, with fish, squid, penguins and krill predominating. Diet varies by location and season, with fish, squid, penguins and krill predominating (Ref. 1394).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 10 December 2014 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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