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Australian Sea Lion vs New Zealand Sea Lion

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Australian Sea Lion

Australian Sea Lion

Neophoca cinerea

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vs
New Zealand Sea Lion

New Zealand Sea Lion

Phocarctos hookeri

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Size

Australian Sea Lion

Australian Sea Lion

2.5 m

Human

1.75 m

New Zealand Sea Lion

New Zealand Sea Lion

3.5 m

Australian Sea LionNew Zealand Sea Lion
Weight60–230 kg90–450 kg
Length1.5–2.5 m1.5–3.5 m
Top Speed25 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan12–20 yrs20–25 yrs
Gestation365 days365 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietCarnivorePiscivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernEndangered
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentPartial Migrant
HabitatCoast, Ocean, Rocky CliffsCoast, Ocean, Rocky Cliffs
RegionsOceania, AntarcticaOceania, Antarctica
FamilyOtariidaeOtariidae
OrderCarnivoraCarnivora