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 — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Indian Ocean humpback dolphin | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
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.
Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
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
No description available.
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