Population and Distribution
Peale's Dolphin is endemic to the coastal waters around southern South America. On the Pacific side they have been seen as far north as Valdivia, Chile at 38° S. On the Atlantic side sightings typically peter out at about 44° S - near Golfo San Jorge, Argentina. In the south they have been seen at almost 60° S - well into the Drake Passage.
They are often found in areas of fast-moving waters such as entrances to channels and narrows, as well as close to shore in safe areas such as bays.
The total population is unknown but is thought to be locally common.
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