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Large mammals
Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
Indian Ocean humpback dolphin · Sousa plumbea
The Indian Ocean humpback dolphin loves shallow coastal waters and is easy to recognise by its curved dorsal fin and variable colouring.
Fact file
- Size
- 2 to 2.6 metres long, weighing up to 190 kilograms
- Males and females
- Females and males hardly distinguishable from the outside
- Sounds
- Use clicks, squeaks and short whistles to communicate
- Diet
- Hunt fish, crustaceans and squid in shallow water
- Offspring
- Usually one calf after a gestation period of 12 months, with birth often at the beginning of summer
How to identify Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
The Indian Ocean humpback dolphin shows a characteristic colour spectrum from light grey to lead grey. Its skin often appears mottled, especially in older animals, which stand out due to scars and changes in the skin. The distinctive dorsal fin is easy to recognise: it is tall, strongly curved backwards and broader at the base than in other dolphin species.
At a length of 2 to 2.6 metres and a weight of up to 190 kilograms, the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin is medium-sized. Its elongated head has no pronounced beak, which distinguishes it from other dolphins. The darker back and lighter underside are striking.
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Where Indian Ocean humpback dolphin live
South Africa
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