Hourglass Dolphin

Sagmatias australis

Hourglass Dolphin

Boldly marked in black and white, the hourglass dolphin rides the cold waters of the far southern ocean, often near the edge of the continental shelf. It feeds on octopus, snooks and silversides, and grows to a little over two metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Lagenorhynchus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1571884.

FAQ

How big does the Hourglass Dolphin get?
The Hourglass Dolphin grows to about 2.2 m.