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| Classification (HAGRID: 02567) | |
| Taxonomy | Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry) Order: Carnivora Family: Otariidae Genus: Phocarctos |
| Species | Phocarctos hookeri |
| Common name | New Zealand sea lion |
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits | |
| Maximum longevity | Not yet established |
| Observations | The gestation time probably includes a period of delayed implantation. In the wild, these animals probably live up to 23 years [0434]. Little is known about their longevity in captivity. |
Life history traits (averages) | |
| Female sexual maturity | |
| Male sexual maturity | 2,191 days |
| Gestation | 365 days |
| Weaning | 213 days |
| Litter size | 1 (viviparous) |
| Litters per year | 1 |
| Inter-litter interval | |
| Weight at birth | 7,000 g |
| Weight at weaning | |
| Adult weight | 187,580 g |
| Postnatal growth rate | |
Metabolism | |
| No information on metabolism available. | |
References |
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[0434] Ronald Nowak (1999), Walker's Mammals of the World | |
External resources | |
| Integrated Taxonomic Information System | ITIS 180617 |
| Animal Diversity Web | ADW account |
| Encyclopedia of Life | Search EOL |
| Genome Project | Search NCBI |
| Entrez | |
| Ageing literature | |
| Images | Google Image search |
| Internet | Search Google |
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