Southern Right Whale Dolphin (species: Lissodelphis peronii) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Lissodelphis peronii
Southern Right Whale Dolphin


©in Alcide Dessalines d'Orbigny: Southern Right Whale Dolphin (Lissodelphis peronii)

©Lieutenant Elizabeth Crapo, NOAA Corps.: Southern Right Whale Dolphin (Lissodelphis peronii)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Cetacea
Family Delphinidae
Genus Lissodelphis
Species Lissodelphis peronii
Status insufficient data to assess
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Distinguishing features

They are the only dolphins without dorsal fins in the Southern Hemisphere. They are smaller than northern right whale dolphins and have more white on their heads and sides. They have slim, graceful bodies which are black on the upper side and white underneath. Their flippers are mainly white and are small and curved. Their flukes are small with a notch in the middle and concave trailing edges. Their beaks are small but distinct. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Size data has not been obtained.

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  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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