Indian Ocean humpback dolphin vs

Sousa plumbea compared with Lepra multipuncta

Key Differences

  • Indian Ocean humpback dolphin is Endangered while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) Pertusariaceae
Genus Sousa Lepra
Species Sousa plumbea Lepra multipuncta

Conservation Status

Indian Ocean humpback dolphin

EN — Endangered

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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Habitat & Geographic Range

Indian Ocean humpback dolphin

Habitat

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.

Range

Found in Greece. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Indian Ocean humpback dolphin

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