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The Heavisided Dolphin
is a coastal dolphin. It can be found on the Coastal waters off
South Africa, from Cape of Good Hope to Cape Cross. Heaviside's
body is stocky. Its dorsal fin
is low, triangular and falcate.
The pectorals are small and black and the
caudal fin has a median
notch. This dolphin is blue-gray with a light gray cape at the
head. The stomach has a gray flame with four well-defined
uncolored areas. The fins are black.
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DOLPH-O-METER |
| Length
of Adult: |
4ft.
9in. to 5ft. 6 n. |
| Length
of Newborn: |
2ft.
6in. to 2ft. 8in. |
| Weight
of Adult: |
90lbs.
to 155lbs. |
| Weight
of Newborn: |
21lbs. |
| Habitat: |
Coastal
waters off South Africa, from Cape of Good Hope to Cape
Cross |
| Food: |
Octopus
and fish living at the bottom of the sea |
| Communication: |
Whistles |
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