<sod>The '''dusky dolphin''' (''Lagenorhynchus obscurus'') is a [[dolphin]] found in coastal waters in the [[Southern Hemisphere]]. Its [[specific name (zoology)|specific epithet]] is [[Latin]] for "dark" or "dim". It is very closely [[genetics|genetically]] related to the [[Pacific white-sided dolphin]], but current scientific consensus holds they are distinct species. The dolphin's range is patchy, with major populations around [[South America]], southwestern [[Africa]], [[New Zealand]], and various oceanic islands, with some sightings around [[southern Australia]] and [[Tasmania]]. The dusky dolphin prefers cool currents and inshore waters, but can also be found offshore. It feeds on a variety of [[fish]] and [[squid]] species and has flexible hunting tactics. The dusky dolphin is known for its remarkable acrobatics, having a number of [[Whale surfacing behaviour#Breaching, lunging, and porpoising|aerial behaviours]]. The status of the dolphin is unknown, but it has been commonly caught in [[gillnet|gill nets]].<eod>
<sod>The '''dusky dolphin''' (''Lagenorhynchus obscurus'') is a [[dolphin]] found in coastal waters in the [[Southern Hemisphere]]. Its [[specific name (zoology)|specific epithet]] is [[Latin]] for "dark" or "dim". More simply said, the Latin word ''obscurus'' means "dark" or "dim". It is very closely [[genetics|genetically]] related to the [[Pacific white-sided dolphin]], but current scientific consensus holds they are distinct species. The dolphin's range is patchy, with major populations around [[South America]], southwestern [[Africa]], [[New Zealand]], and various oceanic islands, with some sightings around [[southern Australia]] and [[Tasmania]]. The dusky dolphin prefers cool currents and inshore waters, but can also be found offshore. It feeds on a variety of [[fish]] and [[squid]] species and has flexible hunting tactics. The dusky dolphin is known for its remarkable acrobatics, having a number of [[Whale surfacing behaviour#Breaching, lunging, and porpoising|aerial behaviours]]. The status of the dolphin is unknown, but it has been commonly caught in [[gillnet|gill nets]].<eod>