Hourglass Dolphin [Lagenorhynchus]

Description

Lagenorhynchus is a genus that includes the Hourglass Dolphin, known for its distinctive black and white hourglass pattern along the sides of its body. These small to medium-sized dolphins are found in the cold waters of the Southern Ocean and are rarely seen due to their remote habitat. They are fast swimmers and agile, often seen leaping from the water. Their diet consists primarily of small fish and squid.

Species
Hourglass Dolphin
Hourglass Dolphin [Lagenorhynchus cruciger]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Mammals
Mammalia
Order Cetaceans
Cetacea
Family Oceanic dolphins
Delphinidae
Statistics
  • Species 1