American Black-Fish

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The American Black-Fish (Globicephala melas) is a species in the genus Globicephala. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Globicephala

Species

Globicephala melas (American Black-Fish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ballena Piloto

French globicéphale noir

German Gewöhnlicher Grindwal

Portuguese Cachalote-anão

Arabic كروي الرأس الشائع [Kouraoui Arras Achaii]

Turkish Siyah Yunus

Similar Species in Globicephala

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short-finned pilot whale

Globicephala macrorhynchus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Black-Fish?

The scientific name of American Black-Fish is Globicephala melas. It belongs to the genus Globicephala.

Where does American Black-Fish live?

American Black-Fish is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Venezuela.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Venezuela.

What family does American Black-Fish belong to?

American Black-Fish (Globicephala melas) belongs to the genus Globicephala, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What kingdom does American Black-Fish belong to?

American Black-Fish (Globicephala melas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of American Black-Fish?

The closest relatives of American Black-Fish in the genus Globicephala include short-finned pilot whale.