Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus

Australian Fur-seal at Narooma, NSW

Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus at Narooma, NSW - 12 Oct 2012 11:48 AM
Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus at Narooma, NSW - 12 Oct 2012 11:48 AM
Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus at Narooma, NSW - 12 Oct 2012 11:48 AM
Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus at Narooma, NSW - 12 Oct 2012 11:48 AM
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Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus 9 Apr 2024 BelindaWilson
Tursiops truncatus 9 Apr 2024 CarbonAI
Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus 9 Apr 2024 MichaelBedingfield
Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus 11 Jun 2020 AndrewMcCutcheon

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At least ten seals were resting on the rocks beside the inlet at Wagonga Head, Narooma. There appeared to be two species present perhaps sheltering due to the rough seas that day, Australian Fur Seals and NZ Fur Seals. Here I have attempted to separate out the Australian Fur Seals, which have a rounder muzzle and less steeply rising forehead. Is my ID correct?

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   13 Jun 2020
Another image has been added to show the head profile as viewed from the side, to assist in identification. This seal appears to have a forehead with a gradual rise.

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