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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Cetacea |
| Family | : | Delphinidae |
| Genus | : | Lagenorhynchus |
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| Scientific Name | : | Lagenorhynchus obscurus |
| Common Name | : | Dusky Dolphin |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 3 |
| Location | : | Across the southern hemisphere |
| Habitat | : | Cooler waters near continental shelves |
| Colour | : | Grey, Blue, Black, White |
| Skin Type | : | Smooth |
| Size (L) | : | 1.6m - 2.1m (5ft - 7ft) |
| Weight | : | 80kg - 120kg (176lbs - 264lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 37kph (23mph) |
| Diet | : | Carnivore |
| Prey | : | Anchovies, Sardines, Squid |
| Predators | : | Killer Whales, Sharks, Humans |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal/Nocturnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Pod |
| Life Span | : | 18 - 25 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 4 - 5 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 11 months |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Calf |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 18 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Data Deficient |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Not Known |
| Biggest Threat | : | Hunting and commercial fishing |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Rounded black beak and tall, curved dorsal fin |
| Fun Fact | : | Communicates using whistles, squeaks and clicks! |