Sousa chinensis
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Chinese white dolphin
Chinesischer Weißer Delphin
Dauphin blanc de Chine
Delfín blanco de China
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Indian Ocean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal frequents the coastal zone
- The species can be found between and 22 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 320 cm
- Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 12 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 5 mns
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes -
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is classified asVulnerable