Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Grampus griseus
- Common name
- Risso's Dolphin
- Category
- Marine mammals
- Family
- Delphinidae
- Genus
- Grampus
- Size
- 300–400 cm
- Depth
- 0–1200 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- open-water
- Behaviours
- pelagic, fast-swimmer, schooling, diurnal
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Distinctive cetacean (300-400 cm) grey-white covered with white scars (age marking). Pelagic-coastal (0-1200 m) worldwide tropical-temperate. Deep squid hunter. Agile fast. Conservation: least concern. Diving: Mediterranean pelagic, tropical channels.
Photo of Risso's Dolphin
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Risso's Dolphin?
- Risso's Dolphin (Grampus griseus) reaches 300–400 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Risso's Dolphin?
- Risso's Dolphin is found between 0–1200 m deep.
- Is the Risso's Dolphin dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Risso's Dolphin?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Risso's Dolphin?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, East Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the family Delphinidae
- Tursiops truncatus - Common bottlenose dolphin
- Stenella frontalis - Atlantic spotted dolphin
- Delphinus delphis - Common dolphin
- Globicephala macrorhynchus - Short-finned pilot whale
- Orcinus orca - Killer whale
- Globicephala melas - Long-finned pilot whale
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 137098)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5220027)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia