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Risso's dolphin

Grampus griseus

Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus)Common
Mammalcarnivore

The gray grampus, also known as Risso's dolphin, is a saltwater dolphin found in cool and temperate oceans worldwide. Recognizable by its heavily scarred, whitish skin, it hunts squid in deep waters. These social dolphins travel in close-knit groups of 10 to 50 individuals.

  • Their bodies are covered in white scars from social interactions and squid battles.
  • They can dive nearly 600 meters deep to hunt for squid.
  • They live in tight social pods, usually with 10 to 50 members.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Grampus griseus
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Worldwide
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Least Concern (LC)
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