Blue Dolphin

Stenella coeruleoalba

Least Concern

About

Blue Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Mammalia (млекопитающие)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Stenella

Species

Stenella coeruleoalba (Blue Dolphin)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 條紋海豚

Spanish Delfín listado

French dauphin rayé

German Streifendelphin

Portuguese Golfinho Riscado

Arabic Delfin Azrak wa Abyad

Turkish Cizgili Vunus

Similar Species in Stenella

Clymene Dolphin

Stenella clymene

Least Concern

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

Stenella frontalis

Data Deficient

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pantropical spotted dolphin

Stenella longirostris

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Dolphin?

The scientific name of Blue Dolphin is Stenella coeruleoalba. It belongs to the genus Stenella.

What is the conservation status of Blue Dolphin?

Blue Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue Dolphin live?

Blue Dolphin is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Venezuela.

What family does Blue Dolphin belong to?

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

Is Blue Dolphin endangered?

No, Blue Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Blue Dolphin belong to?

Blue Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Blue Dolphin?

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