Summary ²

Hector's Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) rarest species of dolphin in the world, found only in coastal areas around New Zealand. A subspecies, the Maui's Dolphin is only found along the west coast of New Zealand's North Island and is Critically Endangered.

Length 4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m)
Weight 75-130 lb (35-60 kg)

Population and Conservation Status ³

Population for the Hector's Dolphin is around 7,000 animals. The related Maui's Dolphin has a population likely around 100 animals.

The Hector's Dolphin is Endangered and the Maui's Dolphin is Critically Endangered

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Geof Wilson, some rights reserved (CC BY-ND), http://www.flickr.com/photos/17211040@N00/2492011410
2. Adapted by Bodacious Dream - Dave Rearick from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cephalorhynchus_hectori
3. (c) Bodacious Dream - Dave Rearick, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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