They are patterned with black, pale grey and white. The dorsal fin is small and round and bellies outward, uniquely to this nz dolphin.
[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.