South American sea lion photograph

South American Sea Lion

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Trophic levelOmnivorous
Encyclopedia of Life
Mass Encyclopedia of Life
Scientific name and meaningOtaria flavescens
Gestation period Encyclopedia of Life
Order Carnivora
Phylum Chordata
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Date of Upd.
ID4072420
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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.

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