Risso's Dolphin [Grampus]
Description
Grampus is a genus that contains only one species, Grampus griseus, known as Risso’s Dolphin. These dolphins are easily recognizable by their heavily scarred skin, a result of social interactions and encounters with prey. They possess a robust body and a distinctive head that lacks a pronounced beak. Risso's dolphins prefer deeper waters and are found worldwide in temperate and tropical regions. Their diet mainly consists of squid.
Species
Risso's Dolphin [Grampus griseus]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
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| Order |
Cetaceans
Cetacea
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| Family |
Oceanic dolphins
Delphinidae
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Statistics
- Species 1