South american sea lion
A species of Otaria Scientific name : Otaria flavescens Genus : Otaria
South american sea lion, A species of Otaria
Scientific name: Otaria flavescens
Genus: Otaria
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Description
The South American sea lion is perhaps the archetypal sea lion in appearance. Males have a very large head with a well-developed mane, making them the most lionesque of the eared seals. They are twice the weight of females. Both males and females are orange or brown coloured with upturned snouts. Pups are born greyish orange ventrally and black dorsally and moult into a more chocolate colour. The South American sea lion's size and weight can vary considerably. Adult males can grow over 2.73 m (9 ft) and weigh up to 350 kg (770 lb). Adult females grow up to 1.8–2 m (6–7 ft) and weigh about half the weight of the males, around 150 kg (330 lb). This species is even more sexually dimorphic than the other sea lions. 
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
South american sea lion predominantly feeds on fish, especially hake and anchovy. It also consumes cephalopods and crustaceans, often modifying its diet based on prey availability and seasonal changes.
Appearance
South american sea lion are robust, medium-sized mammals boasting a thick layer of blubber. They are brownish-gray in color with males presenting a pronounced mane. Their skin is smooth and shiny, also possessing large paired flipper-like limbs. Males are significantly larger and heavier than females with a more elongated snout, giving them a unique appearance compared to their female counterparts.
Behavior
South american sea lion gathers in large colonies on warm beaches during mating season. The species is polygynous, with males staking out territories to win over females. Its communication involves visual displays and vocalizations. South american sea lion primarily feeds on fish and squid, and has adapted to an aquatic lifestyle, spending much of its life at sea.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Carnivores Family
Eared seals Genus
Otaria Species
South american sea lion 
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