The Australian Fur Seal, Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus is the largest of all the fur seals. It has a broad head, pointed snout and long backward sweeping facial vibrissae (whiskers). The body is robust and covered in thick brown layered hair except on the front and back flippers.

The Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus, also called the brown fur seal) is the largest fur seal species. Males reach lengths of about 7 feet and weights of over 600 pounds, while females are much smaller, reaching about 5.6 feet in length and 172 pounds in weight.

Arctocephalus pusillus - The Cape Fur Seal The Cape Fur Seal or African Fur Seal is the largest of all the fur seal varieties. Its stocky, strong body is covered with a velvety dark grey or brown fur, for which it is often brutally hunted.

The brown fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus), also known as the Cape fur seal, South African fur seal and Australian fur seal, is a species of fur seal.