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SPECIES PROFILE
Steller Sea Lion (Eumetopias jubatus)
Eumetopias
IUCN STATUS
Near Threatened
CONSERVATION STATUS
Near Threatened
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
North Pacific (small European population)
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Rocky coasts
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Carnivora
FAMILY
Otariidae
GENUS
Eumetopias
📋 Description
SIZE
2.5-3.5 m body, 500-1,100 kg
COLORATION
Light brown, large size
ADAPTATIONS
Large size, loud roar
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Rocky coasts
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
North Pacific (small European population)
REPRODUCTION
1 pup per year
DIET DETAILS
Fish, squid
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Climate change
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Steller sea lions are huge and males can weigh over a tonne. They are very vocal.
2
The western population is declining due to climate change.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Commander Islands Russia
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Summer
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for on Commander Islands (Russia).
