Risso's dolphin

Risso's dolphin
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Size difference between a Risso's dolphin and a person.
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Grampus

Gray, 1828
Binomial name
Grampus griseus

The Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus) is a species of dolphin, and the only species of dolphin in the genus Grampus. He is related to the Pygmy killer whales. Large specimens measures 3 meters (10 ft) in lenght. This species dives to a depth of 600 meters (2,000 ft).[2]

References

  1. "Fossil Works". Fossilworks.org
  2. Based on a 2002 study by Baird and Robin.