Illustration representing Oceanic Dolphins (Delphinidae)
Family

Delphinidae

Oceanic Dolphins

36 species in this taxon

Oceanic Dolphins (Delphinidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 17 genuss with 36 known species. Key genus groups include Cephalorhynchus, Delphinus, Feresa, Globicephala, Grampus, and Lagenodelphis. Among its members, 6 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). Well-known representatives include common bottlenose dolphin, and Epaulard. It belongs to Whales & Dolphins (Cetacea).

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