Dolphin Species
There are approximately 39 species of oceanic dolphins that belong to the family Delphinidae and five species of river dolphins which dwell in freshwater.
Chilean Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus eutropia)
The Chilean Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus eutropia) is a species endemic to the coasts of Chile in South America and has a dark gray color.
Clymene Dolphin (Stenella clymene)
The Clymene dolphin (Stenella clymene) inhabits the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the smallest dolphin of the genus Stenella.
Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus)
The Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is the most researched dolphin species in the world. It is common in dolphinariums around the world.
Chinese White Dolphin (Sousa chinensis)
The Chinese white dolphin (Sousa chinensis) is medium-sized with up to 9 feet long. It has a skin color gray, white or pink.
Commerson’s Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii)
The Commerson’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii) has two subspecies separated by a long distance, one in the southern cone of the American continent and the other in the Kerguelen Islands.