Endangered Species
Arnysia Mack
Name Scientific Name
Hectors Dolphin
Cephalorhynochus Hectori
Color Size Range Weight Range Outstanding Characteristics
greyish , white , and a part is black
1.2-1.4 m long
about 50 kg
A blow hole on the top of its head where the air is sucked in and water is blew out.
Animal Group/Habitat/Food
Delphinade Family
Sandy Bottom such as flounder, inhabits shallow coastal waters less than loom typicannly found within 7km of the coast
fish,star fish,squid
Where is this animal found?
New Zealand , Peninsula, in the South
5 interesting Facts
eats in groups
torpedo shaped
live in water up to 300ft. deep
smallest/rarest marine dolphin
classified endangered by the IUCN
Why is this animal endangered ?
This animal is endangered because of the conservation work at the dolphin sanctuary at the banks of their homes.
How many are expected to be alive?
just 8000
Importance
Regulating local fish populations
Steps that are being taken to keep this animal safe
Stop fishing on the banks