| Family: |
Otariidae () |
| Max. size: |
200 cm TL (male/unsexed); 150 cm TL (female); max.weight: 200 kg; max.weight: 50 kg |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. Temperate to tropical climates. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Known from locations more exposed to wind and weather such as rocky areas; prefer waters of the continental shelf and slope. Feeds on a wide variety of pelagic near-surface fishes and squids, and benthic prey, particularly octopuses; and occasionally feeds on penguins and other marine birds. Found in locations more exposed to wind and weather; prefer waters of the continental shelf and slope. Feeds on a wide variety of pelagic near-surface fishes and squids, and benthic prey, particularly octopuses; occasionally feeds on penguins and other marine birds (Ref. 1394). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 05 November 2014 Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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