Australian snubfin dolphin
Orcaella heinsohni
ok. 2,5 mAdult individual
total length
total length
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- Mass
- samce do około 130 kgDorosłe osobniki
Australian snubfin dolphin — size comparison
The Australian snubfin dolphin has a rounded head, stocky body and small dorsal fin. It inhabits shallow bays, estuaries and coastal waters of northern Australi
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Length
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Total lengthScale in m
00,511,522,5
approx. 2.5 m
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Australian snubfin dolphin — size comparison — facts and sources
The Australian snubfin dolphin has a rounded head, stocky body and small dorsal fin. It inhabits shallow bays, estuaries and coastal waters of northern Australia and around New Guinea. In 2005 it was described as distinct from the similar Irrawaddy dolphin.
Usually encountered in small groups, it catches small fish, squid and shrimps in productive, often turbid coastal waters. Typically wary of boats, its small gatherings and inconspicuous surfacing make distant observation difficult.