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Heaviside-Dolphin, Benguela Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
-22.867, 14.444
Field Notes
Description:
Haviside's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii), or alternatively Heaviside's dolphin, is a small dolphin found off the coast of Namibia and the west coast of South Africa. It is one of four dolphins in the genus Cephalorhynchus
Habitat:
Although sightings of the species are not uncommon off the Skeleton Coast of Namibia, Haviside's dolphins have not been systematically studied by scientists. They have been recorded off the coast of northern Namibia at 17°S and as far south as the southern tip of South Africa. Sightings are often recorded from major population centres such as Cape Town and towns such as Walvis Bay. Sightings are likely from Lambert's Bay either from the shore or from boat trips run from the harbour. No estimates of abundance exist.
Notes:
Location Data GPS tagged.
I have been in doubt, as I photographed the animals due to the different colors of gray and black-white . But locals assured me it would all be Benguelas.
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