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146
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maximum
length
adult
South America
Perrin, W.F.; Würsig, B.; Thewissen, J.G.M. (2009). Encyclopedia of marine mammals. Second edition. Academic Press: London. ISBN 978-0-12-373553-9. xxix, 1316 pp. (look up in IMIS[details]
The Cephalorhynchus dolphins are among the smallest dolphins. Indeed, in length, Hector's dolphins from New Zealand's South Island (maximum 145 cm; ca. 50 kg) and South American Commerson's dolphins (maximum 146 cm; ca. 45 kg) are the smallest of all dophins. Both Hector's and Commerson's dolphins have isolated populations in which individuals grow larger. In both Hector's and Commerson's dolphins females are 5-10% larger than males.
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