Order Carnivora, Family Otariidae
Range in Washington:
Pacific coast.
Habitat:
Sandy or rocky beaches protected by high cliffs, preferably on islands.
Diet:
Fish, squid, octopus.
Identification:
Buff to brown, appearing black when wet; males with pronounced head crest.
Total length: males 200-250 cm, females 150-200 cm; mass: males 200-300 kg, females 45-100 kg.
