Common Name
Steller Sea Lion
Order
Carnivora
Family
Otariidae
Species Name
Eumetopias jubatus
Status
East of 144º W threatened, west of 144º it is endangered.
States
Alaska
California
Oregon
Washington
Distribution
Pacific coast from south central Alaska south to California.
Notes
Largest member of the Otariidae family. Generally eat schooling fish, octopus, or squid but might take smaller seals. Forms large groups.