Summary ²

The Southern right whale dolphin (Lissodelphis peronii) is a small and slender species of dolphin found in cool waters of the southern hemisphere. Its slender, dorsal fin-less shape and distinct color pattern make this dolphin easily recognizable. It is not very well known in part due to its range in remote areas of the southern hemisphere.

Length 6-9.5 ft (1.8-2.9 m)
Weight 130-220 lb (60-100 kg)

Population and Conservation Status ³

Little is known about this species population.

It is considered Data Deficient

Sources and Credits

1. (c) WoRMS for SMEBD, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://images.marinespecies.org/resized/21312_southern-right-whale-dolphin.jpg
2. Adapted by Bodacious Dream - Dave Rearick from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lissodelphis_peronii
3. (c) Bodacious Dream - Dave Rearick, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNat taxon page
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• Atlas of Living Australia
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• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• iNaturalist Mammal Working Group
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