Galápagos · observation
Chinese Hat (Sombrero Chino), Galápagos
· Sombrero Chino
Photograph shows a sea lion sitting upright on a sandy beach beside coastal rocks. The observer labels the encounter Chinese Hat. The source identification is Zalophus wollebaeki. Source: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/337349901
- Species
- Galápagos sea lion
- Number of seals
- Not recorded
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- iNaturalist — mlgould
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- iNaturalist 337349901; observed 1 January 2026, uploaded 4 February 2026. The observer names Chinese Hat; the broader place label names Santa Cruz. Original photograph checked. Species follows the source identification; total count is unknown.
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.