Arctocephalus pusillus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:breedingSeason October to December (Australia)
October to December (South Africa)
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Australian_fur_seal
gptkb:Cape_fur_seal
brown fur seal
gptkbp:conservationThreats entanglement in fishing gear
habitat disturbance
historical hunting for fur
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Schreber
gptkbp:describedYear 1775
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkb:squid
crustaceans
gptkbp:distribution southern Africa
southern Australia
gptkbp:family gptkb:Otariidae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Arctocephalus
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
rocky islands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arctocephalus pusillus
gptkbp:IUCNStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 21 years
gptkbp:maximumLength males up to 2.3 m
females up to 1.8 m
gptkbp:maximumSpeed females up to 110 kg
males up to 360 kg
gptkbp:migratory generally non-migratory
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Cape_Cross,_Namibia
gptkb:Seal_Island,_South_Africa
gptkb:Phillip_Island,_Australia
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators sharks
killer whales
leopard seals
gptkbp:pupColor black at birth
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth to live young
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Arctocephalus_pusillus
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males larger than females
gptkbp:socialStructure colonial breeder
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Arctocephalus_pusillus_pusillus
gptkb:Arctocephalus_pusillus_doriferus
gptkbp:swimmingAbility excellent swimmer
gptkbp:vocalization barks, growls, grunts
gptkbp:weaningAge 4-12 months
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arctocephalus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6