Chilean dolphin; black dolphin
A small dolphin species (Cephalorhynchus eutropia) found in coastal waters of Chile. The name ハラジロイルカ literally means 'white-bellied dolphin'.
The Chilean dolphin inhabits the coast of Chile.
The Chilean dolphin is characterized by its white belly.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name.
Kanji spelling is rare and mostly used in taxonomic or formal contexts; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 腹白 (はらじろ, 'white-bellied') + 海豚 (いるか, 'dolphin'). The name describes the dolphin's pale underside.