Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin (Sousa chinensis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Sousa chinensis
- Common name
- Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin
- Category
- Marine mammals
- Family
- Delphinidae
- Genus
- Sousa
- Size
- 200–280 cm
- Depth
- 0–30 m
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable (VU)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, open-water
- Behaviours
- pelagic, fast-swimmer, schooling
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean
Description
Distinctive dolphin (200-280 cm) dark grey with adult humped-bumpy back. Very shallow coastal (0-30 m) Indo-Pacific coastal zones. Slow benthic gregarious. Conservation: vulnerable to coastal degradation. Diving: spectacular Indo-Pacific coast, unique behaviour.
Photo of Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin?
- Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin (Sousa chinensis) reaches 200–280 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin?
- Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin is found between 0–30 m deep.
- Is the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin?
- IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
- Where can you find the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, 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 220226)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2440495)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia