Australia, New ZealandFound in coastal waters habitats across Australia, New Zealand, the Australian Fur Seal is a carnivore member of the Otariidae family. Weighing 18–40 kg, it is below average among carnivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Australian Fur Seal | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 29 kg | 50 kg | ↓ 42% |
| Height | 136 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32 km/h | 48 km/h | ↓ 33% |
| Avg Speed | 32 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Australian Fur Seal inhabits coastal waters habitats. It can be found in Australia, New Zealand.
Typical coloring: Brown, Gray.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Australian Fur Seal is a group-based species belonging to the Otariidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Australian Fur Seal is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 32 carnivore mammals, the Australian Fur Seal’s weight of 18–40 kg is lower than the group median of 50 kg.
Weight rank: #24 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Australian Fur Seal weigh?
A Australian Fur Seal typically weighs 18–40 kg, which is below average compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Australian Fur Seal?
The Australian Fur Seal is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Australian Fur Seal live?
The Australian Fur Seal is found in Australia, New Zealand, in coastal waters habitats.
How does the Australian Fur Seal reproduce?
The Australian Fur Seal has a gestation period of 300–350 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026