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Hector's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus hectori
-43.75, 173
Field Notes
Description:
Hector's Dolphin is the smallest dolphin species in the world only growing to a length of approximately 1.3m. The easiest way to spot Hector's Dolphin is by their dorsal fin, which is characteristically shaped like Mickey Mouse's ear.
Habitat:
Endemic to the coastal regions of New Zealand, it is most commonly found in shallow, cloudy water, with a depth of less than 100m.
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