Common Bottlenose Dolphin [Tursiops truncatus]
Description
Common Bottlenose Dolphins are known for their elongated upper and lower jaws forming a distinctly curved, short, thick beak. They are generally grey in color. These marine mammals are found in warm and temperate seas worldwide. They demonstrate complex behavior and high intelligence, with a wide range of vocalizations for communication and echolocation.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Wedgefishes and Guitarfishes
Rhinopristiformes
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| Family |
Wedgefishes
Rhinidae
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| Genus |
Common Bottlenose Wedgefish
Rhinobatos
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