Hector's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori) is one of six dolphin species belonging to the genus Cephalorhynchus. Hector's dolphin is the only cetacean endemic to New Zealand, and comprises two subspecies: C. h. hectori, the more numerous subspecies, also referred to as South Island Hector's dolphin, and C. h. maui, the critically endangered Māui dolphin that is found off the West Coast of New Zealand's North Island.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Hector's Dolphin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
- Cephalorhynchus eutropia
- Phocoena phocoena
- Sotalia guianensis
- Sousa sahulensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Artiodactyla
- Family
- Delphinidae
- Genus
- Cephalorhynchus
- Species
- Cephalorhynchus hectori
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo