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The black dolphin is a poorly
known species. They are believed to be unobtrusive. Black dolphins may be
confused with the spectacled porpoise or with the burmeister's porpoise.
However, the dorsal fins may be used to distinguish between the three species.
These dolphins are illegally hunted and killed to be used as bait for the king
crab fishery in Chile. This is a major concern because the population is unknown
and could be very low.
| Diet |
lobster ,fish
, and squid |
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Socialization |
love to go to
the shore; |
| How they
look |
black body
white lips, throat and belly gray forehead |
| Size |
adult weight
65-145 lb ( 30-65 kg) |
| Where they
live |
coastal
waters of Chile |
| How many
dolphins in a pod |
very low
population; group size 2 to 3 |
| Threats |
people and
nets |
| Latin Name |
Cephalorhynchus eutropia |
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Interesting facts |
shy and
rarely acrobatic |
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