Dusky Dolphin

Lagenorhynchus Obscurus
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameLagenorhynchus Obscurus
SizeUp to 2.1 m (6.9 ft)
WeightUp to 100 kgs (220 lbs)
FamilyDelphinidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionBoth shallow coastal areas and deeper offshore areas, often near continental shelves and slopes in colder waters.
Depth RangeUp to 150 m (492 ft)
Dusky Dolphin Australian Distribution