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pantropical spotted dolphin
Stenella attenuata
Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Animals)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(Mammals)
Order
Cetacea
(Whales & Dolphins)
Family
Delphinidae
(Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus
Stenella
Species
Stenella attenuata
(pantropical spotted dolphin)
Names in Other Languages
Chinese
熱帶斑海豚
Spanish
Delfín moteado
French
Dauphin tacheté Pantropical
German
Schlankdelphin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of pantropical spotted dolphin?
The scientific name of pantropical spotted dolphin is Stenella attenuata. It belongs to the genus Stenella.
What is the conservation status of pantropical spotted dolphin?
pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does pantropical spotted dolphin live?
pantropical spotted dolphin is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Taiwan, Venezuela.
What family does pantropical spotted dolphin belong to?
pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) belongs to the genus Stenella, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.
Is pantropical spotted dolphin endangered?
No, pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does pantropical spotted dolphin belong to?
pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of pantropical spotted dolphin?
The closest relatives of pantropical spotted dolphin in the genus Stenella include Atlantic Spotted Dolphin, Blue Dolphin, Clymene Dolphin, Spinner Dolphin.
Genus Stenella — 5 Species
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Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Stenella frontalis
Blue Dolphin
Stenella coeruleoalba
Clymene Dolphin
Stenella clymene
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pantropical spotted dolphin
Stenella attenuata
Spinner Dolphin
Stenella longirostris
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