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The Maui dolphin, also known as the Hector's dolphin, was first officially described in 1880 by the British naturalist John Edward Gray. However, it wasn't until the 1970s that they were recognized as a distinct subspecies, primarily found in the waters off the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. Conservation efforts have been ongoing since the late 20th century due to their critically endangered status.
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When does maui's dolphin sleep?
how do the maui's dolphin sleep
How long is a maui dolphin?
The female Maui dolphin is about 5.5 feet long. The male Maui dolphin is not quite as long as the female.
Who first discovered rotorua?
maui
What is a maui dolphin's scientific name?
The most common dolphin around Maui is the spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris), named for it's habit of spinning when it clears the water.
What does the maui dolphin eat?
The Maui dolphin eats fish and squid. Some of them are killed by nets of fishermen.
Where can the maui dolphin be found?
New Zealand
Which species of dolphin live in new zealand coastal warters?
Maui/Hector's Dolphin
What is a maui dolphin?
Maui dolphins are subspecies of the Hector's Dolphin. They are endemic to New Zealand. The only difference between the Hector's and the Maui is the location off of New Zealand where they live. The Maui Dolphin lives off of North Island of New Zealand and the Hector's Dolphin live more off of the South Island of New Zealand. They are the smallest dolphin in the world, measuring about the size of a small child. The Maui/Hector's Dolphin is also the rarest species of dolphinin the world. They are critically endangered because they are victims of bycatching, bottom trawling, and several other risks. There is less than 500 left. If they do become endangered, New Zealand will be the first country to wipe out a whole population of a marine mammal.
Is the Maui dolphin endangered?
because boats net and you!!
How does the Maui Dolphin behave?
Type your answer here..by living its life
What is the classification for maui dolphin?
Critically Endangered there's about 110 left.
Are maui's dolphin found in Abel Tasman national park?
yes
