Commerson's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus commersonii
- Group: Dolphin
- Max size: 1.8 m
- IUCN status: LC
A small black and white dolphin of cool shallow coastal waters that edges slightly offshore in winter. It hunts near the bottom for fish, squid and shrimp, and its bold piebald markings make it unmistakable in the surf.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Cephalorhynchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254976.
FAQ
- How big does the Commerson's Dolphin get?
- The Commerson's Dolphin grows to about 1.8 m.