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The Commerson's Dolphin is a coastal dolphin. It can be found off of the South
American coast. The Commerson's Dolphin's body is small,
robust and spindle shaped. The face is short and has a reduced
snout. The dorsal fin is low, short and slightly rounded. The
entire upper and lower jaw down to the pectorals is black. A large
pale gray or white stripe covers the back, flanks and stomach. A
white band runs from the chin and ends right before the pectoral
fins. This dolphin has 29 to 30 small cone shaped teeth on
each side of both jaws.
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DOLPH-O-METER |
| Length
of Adult: |
4ft.
3in. to 5ft. 4 n. |
| Length
of Newborn: |
1ft.
10in. |
| Weight
of Adult: |
88lbs.
to 110lbs. |
| Weight
of Newborn: |
20lbs.
to 22lbs. |
| Habitat: |
South
America's coast. |
| Food: |
Crustaceans,
small fish, cephalopods, and benthic invertebrates |
| Communication: |
Clicks |
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