On the stomach contents of a Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus) from Chile, Southeast Pacific

Authors

  • Oliver Yates Albatross Task Force Global Seabird Programme BirdLife International
  • Paola Palavecino-Sepúlveda EcoAustralis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5597/lajam00185

Keywords:

Stomach contents, Strandings, Fisheries Interactions, Diet

Author Biography

Paola Palavecino-Sepúlveda, EcoAustralis

Directora

EcoAustralis

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2014-01-27

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Yates, O., & Palavecino-Sepúlveda, P. (2014). On the stomach contents of a Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus) from Chile, Southeast Pacific. Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 9(2), 171-173. https://doi.org/10.5597/lajam00185

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