Fraser's Dolphin

Lagenodelphis hosei

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Cetacea · Delphinidae

About

Fraser's dolphin or the Sarawak dolphin is a cetacean in the family Delphinidae found in deep waters in the Pacific Ocean and to a lesser extent in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.

Fun Fact

It is also unique in having the smallest genitalia of any open sea dolphin.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in deep waters in the Pacific Ocean and to a lesser extent in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans.

Diet

Feeds on pelagic fish, squid and shrimp found some distance below the surface of the water (200 m/660 ft to 500 m/1,600 ft).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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