| Phocidae () |
| 240 cm TL (male/unsexed); 210 cm TL (female); max.weight: 200 kg; max.weight: 272 kg |
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bathydemersal; marine; depth range - 305 m |
| Pacific Ocean. |
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| They have been seen up to 140 km from the nearest land; they haul out and breed on beaches of sand and coral rubble, and on rocky terraces. Feeds on reef fishes, eels, cephalopods, and lobsters (Ref. 1394). They have been seen up to 140 km from the nearest land; they haul out and breed on beaches of sand and coral rubble, and on rocky terraces (Ref. 1394). They are usually solitary, except on preferred beaches when they occur in close proximity and interact. Feeding occurs within atoll lagoon systems, on reef slope within 200 kilometers (124 miles) of islands or atoll systems. They also forage on seamounts and submarine ridges connecting the atoll systems. Benthic feeders (Ref. 122680). Feeds on reef fishes, eels, cephalopods, and lobsters (Ref. 1394). |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 18 November 2014 (C1) Ref. 123251)
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