| Family: |
Otariidae () |
| Max. size: |
210 cm TL (male/unsexed); 150 cm TL (female); max.weight: 159 kg; max.weight: 50 kg |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Chile and Peru. Tropical and subtropical climates. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits rocky, volcanic shorelines with boulders, grottos, overhangs, and caves. Feeds on squid and various fishes and lobsters. Found in rocky, volcanic shorelines with boulders, grottos, overhangs, and caves. Feeds on squid and various fishes and lobsters. Territorial males. Females enter the water en masse for short durations during rapid increase of solar radiation i.e., midday until early afternoon for thermoregulation (Ref. 80459). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 10 October 2014 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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