We honestly do not know how extensively humans have threatened (or otherwise interacted with) black dolphins. Based on this information, researchers believe they feed on rock cod, anchovies, crustaceans, squid, and sardines. However, there are anecdotal accounts describing feeding behavior. There is literally no scientific study about the diet of these creatures. Scientists know very little about black dolphins, and they are one of the least studied marine mammals in the world. They simply do not exist anywhere else in the world. You can find these dolphins from Valparaiso, Chile to Cape Horn, Chile. As with any animal that has minimal populations, they are not particularly widespread. The population is quite small, and debated by scientists.
This dolphin has a very small distribution and range.
They live nowhere else in the world, and do not migrate or leave their native habitats. These dolphins seem to prefer areas with fast-moving water, like tidal areas and river mouths. Remaining, for the most part, in waters shallower than 650 feet deep. They like to live just offshore, or in river deltas. These marine mammals are coastal inhabitants. In reality, they are not black at all, but gray! These factors made the dolphins appear darker in color than they actually were. “Black” Dolphin – Nowadays, these dolphins more commonly have the name “Chilean dolphins.” Scientists studied animals that had washed up and dried, or animals spotted from a distance.Their ranges vary anywhere from the coasts of Africa, New Zealand, South America, and more. Not Neighbors – While the four species in Cephalorhynchus are closely related, they are definitely not close geographically.Its closest relatives are Commerson’s dolphins, Heaviside’s dolphin, and Hector’s dolphin. They actually share the same taxonomic genus, Cephalorhynchus. Cephalorhynchus – These dolphins are closely related to three other species.These marine mammals, however, are located only in one small area, much like the Critically Endangered vaquita. Many other dolphin species, like bottlenose dolphins or common dolphins, are widespread across the oceans. These little dolphins truly are unique creatures. Interesting Facts About the Black Dolphin Despite having the name “black dolphin,” these creatures are actually gray, with white undersides and under-flippers.
Compared to their plump bodies, these dolphins have relatively small dorsal and pectoral fins. They are thick little animals, with girthy bodies and rounded heads. These little marine mammals measure just 5.5 feet long, and weigh in at around 100 pounds or so.
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