Risso's dolphin
A species of Risso's dolphin, Also known as Grampus Scientific name : Grampus griseus Genus : Risso's dolphin
Risso's dolphin, A species of Risso's dolphin
Also known as:
Grampus
Botanical name: Grampus griseus
Genus: Risso's dolphin
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Risso's dolphin has a relatively large anterior body and dorsal fin, while the posterior tapers to a relatively narrow tail. The bulbous head has a vertical crease in front. Infants are dorsally grey to brown and ventrally cream-colored, with a white anchor-shaped area between the pectorals and around the mouth. In older calves, the nonwhite areas darken to nearly black, and then lighten (except for the always dark dorsal fin). Linear scars mostly from social interaction eventually cover the bulk of the body; scarring is a common feature in toothed whales, but Risso's dolphin tend to be unusually heavily scarred. Older individuals appear mostly white. Most individuals have two to seven pairs of teeth, all in the lower jaw. Length is typically 10 feet (3.0 m), although specimens may reach 13.12 feet (4.00 m). Like most dolphins, males are typically slightly larger than females. This species weighs 300–500 kilograms (660–1,100 lb), making it the largest species called "dolphin".
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Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Whales and dolphins Family
Oceanic dolphins Genus
Risso's dolphin Species
Risso's dolphin