Heaviside's Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus heavisidii

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Cetacea · Delphinidae

About

Heaviside's dolphin is one of six dolphins in the genus Cephalorhynchus. The small cetacean is endemic to the Benguela ecosystem along the southwest coast of Africa.

Fun Fact

Nursery groups (exclusively females and calves) are not formed in this species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs more or less continuously for 2,500 km (1,600 mi) to the north of this along the South African coast, through Namibia and into southern Angola where the northern boundary for the species remains poorly defined.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

26 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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