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Pacific white-sided dolphin

Pacific white-sided dolphin
Lagenorhynchus obliquidens

This species is common in the North Pacific ocean.

Subspecies
None.

Life span
Unknown.

Statistics
Pacific white-sided dolphins have a body length of 1.7-2.4m and weigh 85-150kg.

Physical description
Pacific white-sided dolphins have a black upper surface and a white under-surface. They are pale grey above the flippers with bicoloured fins and flippers. They have a very short black beak, with a pale grey streak along the body and a tall dorsal fin.

Distribution
They inhabit the North Pacific.

Diet
Pacific white-sided dolphins feed on fish and squid.

Behaviour
They live in groups of 10-100.

Conservation status
Pacific white-sided dolphins are common.





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