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Hourglass dolphin

Hourglass dolphin
Photo: in Alcide Dessalines d'Orbigny · Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Hourglass dolphin (Lagenorhynchus cruciger) is a carnivorous mammal.

The hourglass dolphin is a small dolphin in the family Delphinidae that inhabits offshore Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters. It is commonly seen from ships crossing the Drake Passage but has a circumpolar distribution. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Lagenorhynchus cruciger
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Delphinidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Marine
Weight
110 kg
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Hourglass dolphin eat?

The hourglass dolphin is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a Hourglass dolphin?

The hourglass dolphin weighs around 110 kg.

Is the hourglass dolphin endangered?

The hourglass dolphin is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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