Australasian Fur Seal

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Animalia
fur seal
pinniped
gptkbp:alternativeName gptkb:Antipodean_fur_seal
gptkb:South_Australian_fur_seal
gptkbp:breedingSeason November to January
gptkbp:colonies hundreds to thousands
gptkbp:commonName New Zealand fur seal
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:fish
gptkb:lake
gptkb:squid
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature external ears
long whiskers
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Tasmania
gptkb:New_Zealand_subantarctic_islands
southern Australia
gptkbp:family gptkb:Otariidae
gptkbp:femaleLength up to 1.5 m
gptkbp:firstDescribed Lesson, 1828
gptkbp:furColor gray
dark brown
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Arctocephalus
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
rocky shores
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Australasian Fur Seal
gptkbp:IUCNStatus LC
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:maleLength up to 2.3 m
gptkbp:migratory limited seasonal movement
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Australia
gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:order gptkb:Carnivora
gptkbp:population increasing
gptkbp:predators sharks
killer whales
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Australian
gptkb:New_Zealander
gptkbp:pupBirthSeason November to January
gptkbp:pupColor black at birth
gptkbp:reproduction gives birth to single pup
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Arctocephalus_forsteri
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males much larger than females
gptkbp:swimmingAbility excellent swimmer
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:species
gptkbp:vocalization barks and growls
gptkbp:weaningAge 8-12 months
gptkbp:weightFemale up to 80 kg
gptkbp:weightMale up to 250 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Zealand_Fur_Seal
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8