Huge California Sea Lion Bull Male Underwater, Zalophus californianus

Huge California Sea Lion Male Underwater, a bull, patrolling his breeding harem and territory, Coronado Islands, Mexico. His sagittal crest, the bony bump on his head that distinguishes adult male sea lions, is clearly seen., Zalophus californianus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 40761
Huge California Sea Lion Male Underwater, a bull, patrolling his breeding harem and territory, Coronado Islands, Mexico. His sagittal crest, the bony bump on his head that distinguishes adult male sea lions, is clearly seen.

Species: California sea lion, Zalophus californianus
Location: Coronado Islands (Islas Coronado), Baja California, Mexico
Image ID: 40761
Lat/Long: 32.44217, -117.29658 (Coordinates: 32° 26' 31.80" N, 117° 17' 47.69" W)
Format: Digital 3:4
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