Scientific name: Otaria flavescens
Common local name:
lobo marino de un pelo
South American sea lions are one of the largest and sexual dimorphic
species in the family of sea lions. They have a very large head with an
upturned snout. Both males and females are orange-brown coloured,
although females tend to be lighter in colour. Males have a
typical ‘mane’ (that’s why they are called sea lion) and a well
developed muscular neck.
Adult males have an average length of 2,8m and an average weight of
about 300kg. Adult females have an average length of 2m and
an
average weight of 150kg, about half the weight of the males.
Newborn pups are
black coloured, about 85cm long and weight between 12 and 15kg.
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