Hector’s dolphin
E601565
Hector’s dolphin is a small, endangered dolphin species endemic to New Zealand’s coastal waters, known for its rounded dorsal fin and limited distribution.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
dolphin species
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endangered species ⓘ marine mammal ⓘ |
| activityPattern | diurnal and crepuscular activity ⓘ |
| bodyShape | compact, robust body ⓘ |
| class | Mammalia ⓘ |
| colorationPattern | pale grey body with darker dorsal area and white underside ⓘ |
| commonName | Hector’s dolphin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| communication | uses echolocation clicks ⓘ |
| conservationStatus | Endangered ⓘ |
| diet |
small fish
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squid ⓘ |
| distinguishingFeature |
distinctive black, white, and grey coloration
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rounded dorsal fin ⓘ short, stocky body ⓘ |
| endemicTo | New Zealand coastal waters ⓘ |
| family | Delphinidae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genus | Cephalorhynchus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| habitat |
bays and estuaries
ⓘ
shallow coastal waters ⓘ |
| hasSubspecies | Māui dolphin NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| iucnRedListCategory | Endangered ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| lifespan | around 20 years in the wild ⓘ |
| managementConcern | high vulnerability due to small population size ⓘ |
| maximumLength | about 1.5 meters ⓘ |
| maximumWeight | about 50 kilograms ⓘ |
| movementPattern | coastal, nearshore distribution ⓘ |
| namedAfter | James Hector NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nativeTo | New Zealand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| order | Cetacea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| populationTrend | declining in many areas ⓘ |
| protectedArea | Banks Peninsula Marine Mammal Sanctuary NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| protectedBy | New Zealand Marine Mammals Protection Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| rangeRestriction | limited geographic range around New Zealand ⓘ |
| reproduction | gives birth to a single calf after a long gestation ⓘ |
| scientificName | Cephalorhynchus hectori NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| snoutType | short, blunt snout ⓘ |
| socialBehavior | forms small groups ⓘ |
| suborder | Odontoceti NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subspecies | Cephalorhynchus hectori hectori NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| taxonRank | species ⓘ |
| threat |
boat strikes
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bycatch in gillnet fisheries ⓘ habitat degradation ⓘ pollution ⓘ |
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Banks Peninsula