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The Hourglass Dolphin
is an oceanic dolphin. It can be found in the southern hemisphere.
The Hourglass Dolphin
has a sturdy body and a extremely short snout. The dorsal fin is
curved and tapered to a point, high and of medium size. The pectorals are also
curved and tapered to a point and
long. The flukes have a medium sized notch. There are 28 teeth on
each jaw. Dark black covers the dorsal area and the
lower flanks. The ventral area is white, from the chin to the
caudal peduncle. There is a white band stretching from the snout
to the peduncle. The dorsal
fin, the flukes, and the flippers are
black.
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DOLPH-O-METER |
| Size
of adult: |
5ft
2in to 5ft 9in |
| Weight
of adult: |
220lbs
to 250lbs. |
| Habitat: |
Southern
Hemisphere |
| Food: |
Large
fish |
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