Dusky dolphin
Aethalodelphis obscurus
ok. 2 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- zwykle do około 85 kgDorosłe osobniki
Dusky dolphin — size comparison
The dusky dolphin inhabits cool Southern Hemisphere waters, including coasts of South America, southern Africa and New Zealand. It has a slender body, short bea
Silhouette comparison
Length
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Total lengthScale in m
00,511,52
approx. 2 m
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Dusky dolphin — size comparison — facts and sources
The dusky dolphin inhabits cool Southern Hemisphere waters, including coasts of South America, southern Africa and New Zealand. It has a slender body, short beak and clear contrast between dark back and pale underside.
It is known for high leaps and abrupt turns. Hunting groups may concentrate anchovies and other schooling fish, also benefiting seabirds feeding above them. Squid also features in the diet. Group size varies by location and food availability.