Lifespan/Longevity
The oldest recorded wild Z. californianus lived 17 years (Mate, 1979).
In captivity, the oldest recorded Z. californianus lived to be 31 years old. The age of Z. californianus can be determined by counting the number of rings on cross sections of its teeth (Mate, 1978).
Range lifespan
Status: wild: 17 (high) years.
Range lifespan
Status: captivity: 31 (high) years.
Average lifespan
Status: wild: 17.0 years.
Average lifespan
Status: captivity: 30.0 years.
