It's got a snubby fin!

The Australian snubfin dolphin is so-called because of it's small 'snubby' dorsal fin.

It's a unique creature, first identified in 2005. This makes it the first new dolphin species to be discovered in more than 50 years. Sadly, there are probably less than 10,000 of the dolphins alive, the species is listed as near threatened. There's a population of around 100 that live in the waters at the mouth of the Fitzroy River.

Unlike other dolphins, the Australian snubfin has a rounded forehead. Some (unkind) people say it's funny looking, but we think it's cute.

Welcome to Team Dolphin - we'll be using this space to share info and news about inshore dolphins on the Capricorn Coast. This blog is managed by CQ's peak group for promoting sustainable use of natural resources, Fitzroy Basin Association, but we will have guest bloggers from time to time.