Cephalorhynchus hectori (van Bénéden, 1881)
Hector's dolphin
Cephalorhynchus hectori
photo by FAO

Family:  Delphinidae (marine or true dolphins)
Max. size:  max.weight: 57 kg
Environment:  pelagic; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 July 2008 (A4d) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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