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Cephalorhynchus hectori (van Bénéden, 1881) Hector's dolphin |
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| Family: | Delphinidae (marine or true dolphins) | |||
| Max. size: | max.weight: 57 kg | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in shallow coastal waters. Feeds on several species of small fish and squid (Ref. 1394). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 01 July 2008 (A4d) Ref. 123251) | |||
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