Delfín de Heaviside

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Cephalorhynchus

Species

Cephalorhynchus heavisidii (Delfín de Heaviside)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Delfín de Heaviside

French Céphalorhynque du Cap

German Heaviside-Delfin

Similar Species in Cephalorhynchus

Delfín Chileno

Cephalorhynchus eutropia

Near Threatened

Delfín de Commerson

Cephalorhynchus commersonii

Least Concern

Hector s Dolphin

Cephalorhynchus hectori

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Delfín de Heaviside?

The scientific name of Delfín de Heaviside is Cephalorhynchus heavisidii. It belongs to the genus Cephalorhynchus.

What is the conservation status of Delfín de Heaviside?

Delfín de Heaviside (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Delfín de Heaviside belong to?

Delfín de Heaviside (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) belongs to the genus Cephalorhynchus, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What kingdom does Delfín de Heaviside belong to?

Delfín de Heaviside (Cephalorhynchus heavisidii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Delfín de Heaviside?

The closest relatives of Delfín de Heaviside in the genus Cephalorhynchus include Delfín Chileno, Delfín de Commerson, Hector s Dolphin.