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California Sea Lion

Zalophus californianus

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Mammal
  • North America

About the California Sea Lion

Known to science as Zalophus californianus, the California Sea Lion is a mammal found in North America. It makes its home in the ocean.

This mammal weighs about 300 kg and can live for around 30 years. Its top speed is 40 km/h. Its estimated population is around 387,000 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Zalophus californianus
Group
Mammal
Region
North America
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
300 kg
Lifespan
30 years
Top speed
40 km/h
Estimated population
387,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
(c) Jonathan Eisen, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Changes
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