california sea lion
Zalophus californiaus
Body Length:Males: average 7'3"; Females: average 5'11"
Weight:Males: up to 860 lbs; Females: up to 245 lbs
Geographic Distribution:South from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, to the southern tip of Baja California in Mexico
Habitat:Coastal waters, rocky beaches, and marinas; hauls out on sandy beaches
Wild Diet:Fish and cephalopods, opportunistic
Zoo Diet:Herring, capelin, squid, and other fish types
Status in the Wild:Least Concern
Location:Pinniped Point