Mammal

Galápagos sea lion Facts Zalophus wollebaeki

MammalCarnivore

Diet: While information on the diet of Galapagos sea lions is limited, it is known that they are carnivores that feed mostly on sardines.

Classification

Family: Otariidae. Order: Carnivora.

What Do Galápagos sea lions Eat?

Diet classification: Carnivore. Recorded foods: While information on the diet of Galapagos sea lions is limited, it is known that they are carnivores that feed mostly on sardines.

Galápagos sea lion Conservation Status

Galápagos sea lion is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Diet: Carnivore
Weight: 80 kg

Fun facts

Adult males often bark in long, loud and distinctive repeated sequences.
Females and juveniles do not produce this repetitive bark, but both sexes of younger pups will growl.
To avoid overheating during the day, sea lions will take refuge from the sun under vegetation, rocks, and cliffs.

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