Peale's Dolphin
Peale's Dolphin has a dark grey face and chin.
The back is largely black with a single off-white stripe
running curving and thickened as it runs down the back on each side.
The belly is white. Conspicuously there is also a white patch
under just behind each flippers. These are known as the "armpits".
The flanks also have a large white-grey patch above the flipper.
The dorsal fin is large for this size cetacean and distinctively
falcate. The flippers themselves are small and pointed.
The tail fin too has pointed tips, as well as a notch at its middle.
Facts
Scientific Name:
Lagenorhynchus obscurus
Length:
up to 2 m/7 ft.
Weight:
115 kg / 240 lbs
Age:
?
Total Population:
?
Map Range:
Peale's Dolphins congregate in small groups
usually about 5 in size and sometimes up to 20.
On rare occasions in summer and autumn much larger
groups have been recorded (100 individuals).
A typical pattern is for the group is move in a
line parallel to the shore. They usually swim slowly
but are prone to bursts of activity.
Captivity
Current Peale's Dolphins in Captivity:
There are currently no Peale's Dolphins in captivity.
Past Peale's Dolphins in Captivity:
No past cases are known of Peale's Dolphins in Captivity.
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