South American Sea Lion

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 SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION:

Binomial Name

Otaria Flavescens

Family

Otariidae

Genus

Otaria

Species

O. Flavescens

Weight

150-350 Kgs

Life Span

15- 30 Years

Gestation Period

10 Months

Group Names

Rookery & Colony

IUCN Status

Least Concern


Some Fun Facts About South American Sea Lion: 
  • Size
Males Can Grow Up to 256cm long and weight 300-340kg, while Females can grow up to 200cm long and weight up to 144 kg.
  • Body Shape
South American Sea lions have a hydrodynamic body shape with powerful forelimbs and flippers for Swimming.
  • Blubber
They have A thick layer of blubber that insulates them and helps them stay buoyant in cold water.
  • Eyes
They have large forward-facing eyes that give them excellent binocular vision.
  • Ears
Their Ears are Small and inconspicuous to reduce drag while Swimming.
  • Whiskers
Their Whiskers are highly Sensitive tactile organs that help them detect vibrations and movements in the water.
  • Diet
They eat fish, squid and octopus.
  • Social
They are very Social and Travel in large colonies.
  • Distribution
They are found along the eastern pacific and western Atlantic Coasts of South America.
  • Population
They Are an estimated 250000 south American sea lions, and some population are increasing.
  • Color
They Are generally Brown with a yellowish orange belly.

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