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Sub Antarctic Fur Seal  Arctocephalus tropicalis,Subantarctic fur seal Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Sub Antarctic Fur Seal

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The subantarctic fur seal is found in the southern parts of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans. It was first described by Gray in 1872 from a specimen recovered in northern Australia—hence the inappropriate specific name ''tropicalis''.

Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Graeme Ruck
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By Graeme Ruck

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Uploaded Jul 11, 2013. Captured Aug 12, 2011 14:39.
  • Canon EOS 1000D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1579s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm