The Guiana dolphin (Sotalia guianensis), also known as the estuarine dolphin or costero, is a dolphin found in the coastal and estuary waters to the north and east of South America, and east of Central America. It is a member of the oceanic dolphin family (Delphinidae).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Guyana Dolphin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Sousa sahulensis
- Sousa plumbea
- Cephalorhynchus eutropia
- Sotalia fluviatilis
- Orcaella brevirostris
- Tursiops aduncus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Artiodactyla
- Family
- Delphinidae
- Genus
- Sotalia
- Species
- Sotalia guianensis
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