Dwarf Spinner Dolphin [Stenella longirostris roseiventris]
Description
The Dwarf Spinner Dolphin is a subspecies found in the Southeast Asian waters, particularly around Thailand and Indonesia. It is a smaller variant, reaching lengths of only about 1.5 meters. Despite the smaller size, it retains the characteristic acrobatic behaviors of its larger counterparts.
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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