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Indian Humpback Dolphin

Sousa plumbea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Artiodactyla ›Family: Delphinidae ›Genus: Sousa

About

Humpback dolphins are members of the genus Sousa. These dolphins are characterized by the conspicuous humps and elongated dorsal fins found on the backs of adults of the species. They are found close to shore along the coast of West Africa (Atlantic species/variety) and right along the coast of the Indian Ocean from South Africa to Australia (Indo-Pacific species/varieties). Several institutions have made a proposal to divide the Indo-Pacific species into three distinct species: the Indo-Pacific...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian Humpback Dolphin?
The scientific name of Indian Humpback Dolphin is Sousa plumbea.
What kingdom does Indian Humpback Dolphin belong to?
Indian Humpback Dolphin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Indian Humpback Dolphin belong to?
Indian Humpback Dolphin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Indian Humpback Dolphin belong to?
Indian Humpback Dolphin belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Indian Humpback Dolphin belong to?
Indian Humpback Dolphin belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Indian Humpback Dolphin belong to?
Indian Humpback Dolphin belongs to the family Delphinidae.
What genus does Indian Humpback Dolphin belong to?
Indian Humpback Dolphin belongs to the genus Sousa.