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How heavy is the biggest dolphin?
The smallest and lightest dolphin is Heaviside’s dolphin. It normally reaches a length of just 4 ft (1.2 m) and a weight of 88 lb (40 kg). The biggest and heaviest dolphin is the orca, which is also named killer whale. It reaches a length of 20-26 ft (6-8 m) and can weigh up to 6 tons.
How big can a dolphin grow to be?
Common bottlenose dolphins grow up to 13 feet (4 m) long and 1,300 pounds (590 kg). 2. Common bottlenose dolphins live for 40 to 60 years.
Which is the biggest dolphin in the world?
Orca
Not only do we see the smallest and rarest oceanic dolphin daily, but occasionally we spot the Orca which is the world’s largest dolphin, also known as the Killer Whale! Like whales, we do not regularly see Orca in or around Akaroa Harbour.
How heavy is a blue whale?
290,000 – 330,000 lbsAdult
Blue whale/Mass
How many pounds does a dolphin weigh?
In general, bottlenose dolphins are 2 to 3.9 m (6.6 to 12.8 ft.). Their average weight is 150 to 200 kg (331.5 to 442 lbs.).
How big are whales vs elephants?
An adult blue whale can grow to about 30m long and weigh more than 180,000kg, equivalent to around 40 elephants, 30 Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs, or about 2,670 average-sized men.
What is the average weight of an adult dolphin?
When compared to the sea dolphins, amazon river dolphins are little smaller. Their average length ranges from 6 to 8 feet. Their average weight is between 185 and 355 pounds. An adult male can reach upto 508 pounds (185 kilograms).
How many kg does an average dolphin weigh?
There are over 40 species of dolphin and they are all different sizes and weigh different amounts. The common bottlenose adult dolphin weighs between 331 and 442 pounds (150 to 200 kg). Maui’s dolphin is the lightest at an average of 88 to 132 pounds (40 to 60 kg). At the other end of the scale is the short-finned pilot whale (which is a dolphin).
How much do Dolphins weigh when they are born?
Baby dolphins, or calves, are approximately 3.8 feet long and weigh around 40 pounds. Baby dolphins gestate for a period between 9 and 17 months, depending on the species. Calves are born live in shallow water and quickly taken to the surface for their first breath.
How much did the biggest dolphin weigh?
Most dolphin species are about 6 ft in length, the males averaging 4 to 8 in longer than females. The largest is the killer whale, which can be 19-22ft long and weigh between 8000-10000lbs. One of the largest dolphins is the bottle-nose dolphin which can reach over 9ft in length and weigh 440 lbs.