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California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

Seabook: California Sea Lion

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Max Depth

274 m

Description

Zalophus californianus is a coastal eared seal native to western North America. It is one of five species of sea lion. Its natural habitat ranges from southeast Alaska to central Mexico, including the Gulf of California. Sea lions are sexually dimorphic, males are larger than females, and have a thicker neck and protrudin... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

black
brown
yellow

Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Habitat and Environment

Open water

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