Family: |
Otariidae () |
Max. size: |
210 cm TL (male/unsexed); 150 cm TL (female); max.weight: 270 kg; max.weight: 50 kg |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean and the Arctic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Feeds on many varieties of epipelagic and vertically migrating schooling and non-schooling fish and squid; feeding is at night (Ref. 1394). Feeds on many varieties of epipelagic and vertically migrating schooling and non-schooling fish and squid; feeding is at night (Ref. 1394). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 26 March 2015 (A2b) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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