South American Sea Lion
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| Trophic level | Omnivorous |
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| Encyclopedia of Life | |
| Mass | Encyclopedia of Life |
| Scientific name and meaning | Otaria flavescens |
| Gestation period | Encyclopedia of Life |
| Order | Carnivora |
| Phylum | Chordata |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 4072420 |
About South American Sea Lion
The South American sea lion, also called the southern sea lion and the Patagonian sea lion, is a sea lion found on the western and southeastern coasts of South America. It is the only member of the genus Otaria. The species is highly sexually dimorphic. Males have a large head and prominent mane.