[header] How to identify a new zealand dolphin [title] Spot these dolphins virtually anywhere off the coast of the south island and off the west coast of the north island. [title] Identify the major characteristics of hector's dolphins. [substeps] Blunt headed and only around 1.38 m long, these guys stand out from other cetacea. 
They are patterned with black, pale grey and white. The dorsal fin is small and round and bellies outward, uniquely to this nz dolphin.