Spinner Dolphin

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Mammalia (mamíferos)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Stenella

Species

Stenella longirostris (Spinner Dolphin)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 長吻飛旋海豚

Spanish Delfín tornillo

French Dauphin longirostre

German Ostpazifischer Delphin

Similar Species in Stenella

Golfinho Riscado

Stenella coeruleoalba

Least Concern

Clymene Dolphin

Stenella clymene

Least Concern

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

Stenella frontalis

Data Deficient

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pantropical spotted dolphin

Stenella attenuata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spinner Dolphin?

The scientific name of Spinner Dolphin is Stenella longirostris. It belongs to the genus Stenella.

What is the conservation status of Spinner Dolphin?

Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spinner Dolphin live?

Spinner Dolphin is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Spinner Dolphin belong to?

Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) belongs to the genus Stenella, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What kingdom does Spinner Dolphin belong to?

Spinner Dolphin (Stenella longirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Spinner Dolphin?

The closest relatives of Spinner Dolphin in the genus Stenella include Golfinho Riscado, Clymene Dolphin, Atlantic Spotted Dolphin, pantropical spotted dolphin.