Long-nosed Fur Seal

Arctocephalus forsteri (common names include the Australasian fur seal, South Australian fur seal, New Zealand fur seal, Antipodean fur seal, or long-nosed fur seal) is a species of fur seal found mainly around southern Australia and New Zealand. The name New Zealand fur seal is used by English speakers in New Zealand; kekeno is used in the Māori language. As of 2014, the common name long-nosed fur seal has been proposed for the population of seals inhabiting Australia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Long-nosed Fur Seal being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Arctocephalus australis
• Arctocephalus pusillus
• Arctocephalus tropicalis
• Callorhinus ursinus
• Arctocephalus galapagoensis
• Arctocephalus townsendi

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Carnivora

Family

Otariidae

Genus

Arctocephalus

Species

Arctocephalus forsteri

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