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Pacific white-sided dolphin

Pacific white-sided dolphin
Photo: Captain Budd Christman, NOAA Corps · Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) is a carnivorous mammal native to North America and Asia.

The Pacific white-sided dolphin, also known as the hookfin porpoise, is an active dolphin found in the cool or temperate waters of the North Pacific Ocean. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Lagenorhynchus obliquidens
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Delphinidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Marine
Found in
North America, Asia
Weight
110 kg
Length
2.2 m
Lifespan
46 years
Activity
Diurnality
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Pacific white-sided dolphin eat?

The pacific white-sided dolphin is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a Pacific white-sided dolphin?

The pacific white-sided dolphin weighs around 110 kg and measures about 2.2 m.

How long do Pacific white-sided dolphins live?

In the wild, the pacific white-sided dolphin can live up to about 46 years.

Where do Pacific white-sided dolphins live?

Pacific white-sided dolphins are found in North America and Asia, in marine habitats.

Is the pacific white-sided dolphin endangered?

The pacific white-sided dolphin is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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