This description is about the dusky dolphins of New Zealand. These dolphins are found in the coastal waters of New Zealand, and are known for their playful and acrobatic behavior. They are a small species of dolphin, with a dark gray or black coloration and a white belly.
The dusky dolphin is a small oceanic dolphin found in coastal waters of the Southern Hemisphere. It is most closely related to the Pacific white-sided dolphin. The dolphin's range is patchy, major populations occurring around South America, southwestern Africa, New Zealand, and several oceanic islands, with some sightings around southern Australia. It has a somewhat stocky body with a short beak and a curved dorsal fin and flippers. Like its closest relative, the dusky dolphin has a multi-coloured pigmentation of black, grey, and white.