Central American Spinner Dolphin [Stenella longirostris centroamericana]
Description
Central American Spinner Dolphins are found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, primarily along the continental shelf of Central America. Like other spinner dolphins, they are known for their acrobatic behaviors and aerial performances. The Central American subspecies has a unique dark band that runs from the eye to the flipper.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Spinner Dolphin
Stenella longirostris
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