Commerson's Dolphin [Cephalorhynchus commersonii]
Description
Commerson's Dolphin, also known as the Skunk Dolphin due to its distinctive black and white markings, is a small species of dolphin found in the cool, coastal waters of the Southern Hemisphere. They are known to display playful behavior, often riding the bow wave produced by boats. They primarily feed on a diet of fish and squid. There are two known subspecies: C.c.commersonii, found around the southern tip of South America, and C.c.kerguelenensis, found around the Kerguelen Islands in the Indian Ocean.
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 |
Commerson's Dolphin
Cephalorhynchus
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