Commerson’s Dolphin

Whale biologist Dave Johnson took this picture of a Commerson’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii).  This dolphin also goes by the names Skunk dolphin and the Piebald dolphin.  Note it’s distinct black head, dorsal fin and flukes.

Commerson's dolphin (Photo credit: Dave Johnson)

-Dena Seidel

For more information on the Commerson’s Dolphin, see: http://www.whale-web.com/dolphins/commerson.html