California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

California Sea Lion

The fastest swimmer of any seal or sea lion, it patrols coastal and shelf waters and loves to haul out on buoys, jetties, and harbour walls. It hunts squid, octopus, and a wide range of fish, and in turn feeds great white and broadnose sevengill sharks.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Carnivora › Otariidae › Zalophus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 255003.

FAQ

How big does the California Sea Lion get?
The California Sea Lion grows to about 2.4 m.