Atlantic Dolphin vs Pectis
Delphinus delphis compared with Pectis subsquarrosa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Atlantic Dolphin | Pectis |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (plantas) |
| Phylum | Chordata (cordados) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins) | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Delphinus | Pectis |
| Species | Delphinus delphis | Pectis subsquarrosa |
Conservation Status
Atlantic Dolphin
LC — Least ConcernPectis
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Atlantic Dolphin | Pectis |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Atlantic Dolphin
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).
Pectis
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Atlantic Dolphin
O golfinho-pintado-do-Atlântico (Stenella frontalis) é um golfinho de porte médio distribuído em águas tropicais e temperadas quentes do Atlântico. Seu estado de conservação é de preocupação menor (LC); é conhecido pelas manchas brancas nos flancos e pelo comportamento lúdico, incluindo o hábito de nadar na esteira das embarcações.
Pectis
No description available.
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