Fraser's Dolphin
Lagenodelphis hosei
- Group: Dolphin
- Typical depth: 0–3793 m
- Max size: 2.7 m
- IUCN status: LC
A pantropical dolphin of the open ocean, it gathers in tight fast moving herds that can run into the hundreds and dives deep for midwater fish, squid and crustaceans. Stocky with a short beak, it grows to around 2.7 metres and ranges far offshore along the edge of the continental shelf.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Lagenodelphis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137099.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fraser's Dolphin live?
- The Fraser's Dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei) is typically found at 0–3793 m.
- How big does the Fraser's Dolphin get?
- The Fraser's Dolphin grows to about 2.7 m.