The Indian Ocean humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) is a member of the Delphinidae family occupying coastal areas ranging from Southern Africa to Western Indochina. The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) was formerly included within the same species, but a 2014 study revealed them to be a separate species.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Indian Humpback 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
- Sotalia guianensis
- Cephalorhynchus eutropia
- Tursiops aduncus
- Orcaella brevirostris
- Orcaella heinsohni
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammalia
- Order
- Artiodactyla
- Family
- Delphinidae
- Genus
- Sousa
- Species
- Sousa plumbea
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