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Commerson's DolphinCephalorhynchus commersonii 
HabitatTwo distinct populations in the temperate waters of the east and west coasts of south america.
DescriptionOne of the smallest sea mammals, at about 1.4m in length and 45 kg. in weight when fully grown. This species has giant panda-like black and white coloring which becomes clearer year-by-year.
Threats ToHistorically hunted for its meat and oil. More recently, either hunted for crab bait or accidentally trapped and drowned in fishing nets. |
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