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Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops aduncus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) is a species of bottlenose dolphin. This dolphin grows to 2.6 m (8.5 ft) long, and weighs up to 230 kg (510 lb). It lives in the waters around India, northern Australia, South China, the Red Sea, and the eastern coast of Africa. Its back is dark grey and its belly is lighter grey or nearly white with grey spots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin?
The scientific name of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin is Tursiops aduncus.
What is the conservation status of Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin?
The Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What kingdom does Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belong to?
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belong to?
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belong to?
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belongs to the class Mammalia.
What order does Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belong to?
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belongs to the order Artiodactyla.
What family does Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belong to?
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belongs to the family Delphinidae.
What genus does Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belong to?
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin belongs to the genus Tursiops.