Heaviside's dolphin
Scientific
Name: Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
Other
Names: South African Dolphin, Benguela Dolphin
Length:
5.3-5.8 ft. (1.6-1.7 m.)
Weight:
90-165 lbs. (40-75 kg.)
Teeth:
88-114
The
heaviside's dolphin lives in remote areas and is generally shy. Their bodies
are similar to hector's dolphins. They have small, triangular like dorsal
fins. However, the leading edges of their dorsal fins are longer than the
trailing edges. These dolphins have been seen bow-riding, wake-riding,
and escorting ships. It appears that some pods have home ranges and do
not travel far outside these ranges.