Family: |
Delphinidae (marine or true dolphins) |
Max. size: |
310 cm TL (male/unsexed); 230 cm TL (female); max.weight: 115 kg |
Environment: |
pelagic; marine |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: Eastward across the Pacific between 34° and 47°N, extending north to 55°N, 145°W, in the Gulf of Alaska (Ref. 1522). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits cold and warm temperate regions. Feeds on squid and lanternfish; but also feeds on a variety of surface and mid-water species (Ref. 1394). Inhabits cold and warm temperate regions. Feeds on squid and lanternfish; but also feeds on a variety of surface and mid-water species (Ref. 1394). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 16 April 2018 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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