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South American Sea Lion

Otaria byronia (de Blainville 1820)

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Maximum longevity: 29 years (captivity) Observations: The total gestation time probably includes a period of delayed implantation (Ronald Nowak 2003). One animal lived 29 years in captivity (Richard Weigl 2005).
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Distribution

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widely distributed from northern Peru to southern Brazil
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van der Land, J. (ed). (2008). UNESCO-IOC Register of Marine Organisms (URMO).
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