Ocean Dolphins [Delphinidae]
Description
Ocean dolphins are energetic, social swimmers that often approach divers out of curiosity. Divers commonly see them traveling in groups, weaving through the water with playful bursts of speed and smooth, coordinated movements.
Genera
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
|
| Order |
Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises (Cetaceans)
Cetartiodactyla
|
Statistics
- Genera 4