Australian Sea Lion

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Details

Name:
Australian Sea Lion

Scientific Name:
Arctocephalus pusillus

Reference Number:
QC-219

Description

Order Carnivora (formerly Pinnipedia); Family Otariidae (Eared Seals); Scientific name: Arctocephalus pusillus; Subspecies: doriferus; Common name: Australian Fur Seal - Distribution in Australia: Subspecies: doriferus is endemic to south-eastern Australian waters. There are 10 known breeding colonies, all in Bass Strait between Victoria and Tasmania.

Additional Details

Reference Number:	QC-219
Scientific Name:	Arctocephalus pusillus