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Average Size
Newborns: 34 inches
Weight: Unknown
Adults: 5 feet
Weight: 90-165 lb
Status:Rare
Population:Unknown
Threats:This dolphin is threatened by entanglement in nets and hunting.
Quick facts:
This is a very poorly known species. They are very
seldom observed in the wild.
This is a very small and compact species.
Other Names Used:
South African Dolphin
Benguela Dolphin
Group Size:They for groups of 2-3 and 1-10 dolphins. However, there are temporary groups of up to 30 dolphins.
Behavior:The Heaviside’s Dolphin is usually unemotional and will appear to be fairly shy. Breaching from this animal is rare, but this species has been known to leap as high as 6 1-2 feet. They have been known to approach boats, and do bow-ride and wake-ride. Some animals have been observed "escorting" smaller vessels for many hours at a time.
Where to look for Heaviside’s Dolphins: Coastal waters from southern Africa northward to central Nambia.
Calves:
Diet:This dolphin eats different types of fish and some squid and octopus.
Habitat:Inshore waters
