Southern Right Whale Dolphin
Lissodelphis peronii
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Cetacea · Delphinidae
About
The southern right whale dolphin is a small and slender species of cetacean, found in cool waters of the Southern Hemisphere. It is one of two species of right whale dolphin. This genus is characterized by the lack of a dorsal fin. The other species, the northern right whale dolphin, is found in deep oceans of the Northern Hemisphere and has a different pigmentation pattern than the southern right whale dolphin.
Fun Fact
The species is known to be abundant along the western coasts of South America, ranging from Cape Horn (55°58'S) to Arica (18°28'S), with the northernmost record at 12°30'S near Pucusana (Peru).
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Prey on an undetermined range of fish, but it has been suggested they prey primarily on mesopelagic fish and squid, and may dive to depths in excess of 200 m (660 ft) in search of food.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance