Tursiops erebennus [Tursiops erebennus]
Description
This bottlenose dolphin species is often curious and agile, and divers may encounter it near the surface or around the edges of reefs. Expect playful, inquisitive behavior—fast turns, smooth swimming, and sometimes individuals approaching to investigate—before the group continues on its way.
Where To See Tursiops erebennus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
|
| Order |
Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises (Cetaceans)
Cetartiodactyla
|
| Family |
Ocean Dolphins
Delphinidae
|
| Genus |
Bottlenose Dolphins
Tursiops
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