Australian Snubfin Dolphin
Orcaella heinsohni
- Group: Dolphin
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 2.7 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A stocky coastal dolphin with a rounded, snubby head and no real beak, it favours protected shallow water near river and creek mouths, mostly within 200 metres of the surface. Growing to around 2.7 metres, it is harmless to people, though loss of these inshore habitats leaves it classed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Orcaella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 343990.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Snubfin Dolphin live?
- The Australian Snubfin Dolphin (Orcaella heinsohni) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- Is the Australian Snubfin Dolphin dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Snubfin Dolphin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Australian Snubfin Dolphin get?
- The Australian Snubfin Dolphin grows to about 2.7 m.