California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

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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

Locations

Costa Rica Canada West USA Costa Rica West Honduras +14 more in Seabook

Colors

black

brown

yellow

Social Behaviour

Group

Conservation status

(LC) Least concern

Habitat and Environment

Open water

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