vs Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
Hemiselmis anomala compared with Sousa plumbea
Key Differences
- is Not Evaluated while Indian Ocean humpback dolphin is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Indian Ocean humpback dolphin | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Chromista (Chromista) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Cryptophyta | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Cryptophyceae (Cryptophyceae) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pyrenomonadales (Pyrenomonadales) | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) |
| Family | Chroomonadaceae | Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) |
| Genus | Hemiselmis | Sousa |
| Species | Hemiselmis anomala | Sousa plumbea |
Conservation Status
Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Indian Ocean humpback dolphin | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Norway and Sweden.
Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Found in Greece. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Hemiselmis anomala is a unicellular cryptomonad alga found in marine and estuarine environments, characterised by its asymmetric, kidney-shaped cell and two unequal flagella for swimming. It contains phycobilin pigments allowing photosynthesis and plays a role in marine and coastal primary production. Cryptomonads like this species are significant contributors to phytoplankton communities in diverse aquatic habitats.
Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
No description available.
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