Chinese white dolphin

Sousa chinensis

Vulnerable

About

The Chinese White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis) is a species in the genus Sousa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Sousa

Species

Sousa chinensis (Chinese white dolphin)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 中華白海豚

Spanish Delfin jorobado del Indo-Pacifico

French Dauphin a bosse de I'Indo-Pacifique

German Chinesischer Weißer Delphin

Indonesian Lumba lumba putih Cina

Similar Species in Sousa

Australian humpback dolphin

Sousa sahulensis

Vulnerable

Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin

Sousa teuszii

Critically Endangered

Indian Ocean humpback dolphin

Sousa plumbea

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese white dolphin?

The scientific name of Chinese white dolphin is Sousa chinensis. It belongs to the genus Sousa.

What is the conservation status of Chinese white dolphin?

Chinese white dolphin (Sousa chinensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chinese white dolphin live?

Chinese white dolphin is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Chinese white dolphin belong to?

Chinese white dolphin (Sousa chinensis) belongs to the genus Sousa, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

Is Chinese white dolphin endangered?

Yes, Chinese white dolphin (Sousa chinensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Chinese white dolphin belong to?

Chinese white dolphin (Sousa chinensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese white dolphin?

The closest relatives of Chinese white dolphin in the genus Sousa include Australian humpback dolphin, Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin, Indian Ocean humpback dolphin.