description Heaviside's Dolphin Overview
Heaviside's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) is a small marine dolphin in the family Delphinidae. It occurs in the cold coastal waters of the Benguela Current, with records from Angola, Namibia and South Africa, and is also known as the Benguela dolphin or South African dolphin. John Edward Gray described the species in 1828, and it is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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Where does Heaviside's dolphin live?
Heaviside's dolphin lives in the cold coastal waters of the Benguela Current. Its range includes Angola, Namibia and South Africa.
What is another name for Heaviside's dolphin?
It is also called the Benguela dolphin or the South African dolphin. Its scientific name is Cephalorhynchus heavidii.
What family does Heaviside's dolphin belong to?
Heaviside's dolphin belongs to Delphinidae, the family that includes oceanic dolphins. It is a small marine dolphin adapted to cool coastal waters.
Why is the Benguela Current important to Heaviside's dolphin?
The Benguela Current creates the cold-water coastal environment where the species is found. Its range follows this southern African marine system rather than extending across warm tropical oceans.
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