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Hector's Dolphin
Photographer: Steve Reekie
The size of a Hector's Dolphin
compared to an average human
Hector's Dolphin Range Map (New Zealand)
Latin Name
Cephalorhynchus hectori
Conservation Status
Endangered
Location
New Zealand
Colour
Grey
Length
1.2 - 1.5 m (4 - 5 ft)
Weight
Up to 57 Kg (125 lbs)
Life Expectancy
20 Yrs
Subspecies
There are two
subspecies
of Hector's Dolphin:
Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori
Cephalorhynchus hectori maui
Interesting Facts
Hector's Dolphins are also known as:
White-Headed Dolphin
Hector's Dolphin was named after Sir James Hector.
Similar Animals
Chilean Dolphin
Haviside's Dolphin
Fraser's Dolphin
Risso's Dolphin
Commerson's Dolphin
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