The Chilean dolphin (Cephalorhynchus eutropia), also known as the Black dolphin, is one of six dolphins in the genus Cephalorhynchus. The dolphin is found only off the coast of Chile; it is commonly referred to in the country as tonina.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Chilean 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
- Cephalorhynchus heavisidii
- Phocoena phocoena
- Sousa plumbea
- Sotalia guianensis
- Sousa sahulensis
- Cephalorhynchus hectori
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Artiodactyla
- Family
- Delphinidae
- Genus
- Cephalorhynchus
- Species
- Cephalorhynchus eutropia
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