California Sea Lion Photo, Zalophus californianus



California sea lion, adult male, profile of head showing long whiskers and prominent sagittal crest (cranial crest bone), hauled out on rocks to rest, early morning sunrise light, Monterey breakwater rocks. Monterey, California, USA, Zalophus californianus, Image ID: 21582

California sea lion, adult male, profile of head showing long whiskers and prominent sagittal crest (cranial crest bone), hauled out on rocks to rest, early morning sunrise light, Monterey breakwater rocks. Monterey, California, USA

Image: 21582
Species: Zalophus californianus
Common name: California sea lion
Location: Monterey, California, USA
Lat/Long: 36° 36' 33.05"N, 121° 53' 30.93"W (Coordinates: 36.60918°, -121.89193°)
Format: Digital 2:3
Other Names: lobo marino, sea dog, sealion
Copyright © Phillip Colla, all rights reserved worldwide.

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Updated: November 21, 2009

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