Delphinidae (marine or true dolphins) |
175 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 86 kg |
pelagic; marine |
Indian Ocean, Southeast Pacific, and Southwest Atlantic: Cephalorhynchus commersonii commersonii: Falkland Islands, Argentina, South Shetland Islands, Chile. |
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Found in relatively shallow coastal waters, but move slightly offshore during winter. Feeds on various sepcies of fish, squid and shrimp, near the bottom (Ref. 1394). Found in relatively shallow coastal waters, but move slightly offshore during winter. Feeds on various species of fish, squid and shrimp, near the bottom (Ref. 1394). |
(LC); Date assessed: 22 August 2017 Ref. 123251)
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Almost certainly erroneous since there were no reported encounters from subsequent observers (Ref. 79011); and was since rejected due to unsubstantiated reports (Ref. 1394). |
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