ENEndangered
Hector's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus hectori
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in DELPHINIDAE
Threatened in New Zealand
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hector's Dolphin classified as Endangered?
Hector's Dolphin is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Hector's Dolphin live?
Hector's Dolphin occurs in New Zealand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hector's Dolphin?
The main threats to Hector's Dolphin are 4.3, 5.4, 8.2, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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