When was maui dolphin first discovered?

Answer 1

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.