Clymene Dolphin [Stenella clymene]
Description
The Clymene Dolphin, also known as the Short-snouted Spinner Dolphin, is a small and slender species found in the tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean. The species has a unique tripartite color pattern on the body. They are known for their acrobatic displays and ability to spin multiple times in one leap, which is where they get their alternative name.
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 |
Striped Dolphin
Stenella coeruleoalba
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