Hourglass Dolphin
Lagenorhynchus cruciger
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameLagenorhynchus cruciger
Other namesWhite-sided Dolphin, Wilson's Dolphin
SizeUp to 1.9 m (6.2 ft)
WeightUp to 120 kgs (264 lbs)
FamilyDelphinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeep offshore areas in colder Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters
Depth RangeUp to 100 m (328 ft)
