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Atlantic white-sided dolphin

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Atlantic white-sided dolphin

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Also known as Lagenorhynchus acutus

species of mammal

OverviewAI-generated

The Atlantic white-sided dolphin (*Lagenorhynchus acutus*) is a species of marine mammal belonging to the family Delphinidae. It is classified within the order Cetartiodactyla, class Mammalia, and phylum Chordata. The species is a member of the genus *Lagenorhynchus* and is also referred to by the common names Delfín De Costados Blancos, Delfín De Flancos Blancos, and Dauphin À Flancs Blancs. According to the World Register of Marine Species, the taxon is considered a junior objective synonym, with the authority cited as Gray, 1828.

The IUCN Red List assessed the conservation status of the Atlantic white-sided dolphin as Least Concern in 2019. Estimates indicate that the maximum longevity for females in the wild is 27 years. The species has been the subject of 698 observations on the iNaturalist platform.

Synthesized by Vinony from 27 facts across 6 sources: Wikidata, iNaturalist, WoRMS, IUCN Red List, Encyclopedia of Life, Vinony graph. Generated from structured data (not the Wikipedia text) and checked against those facts — may still contain errors.

Species

Least Concern

Atlantic white-sided dolphin

Species

  1. PhylumChordata
  2. ClassMammalia
  3. OrderCetartiodactyla
  4. FamilyDelphinidae
Habitatmarine
Observations698

Maximum longevity: 27 years (wild) Observations: Female maximum longevity in the wild has been estimated at 27 years.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
taxon
Parent taxon
Lagenorhynchus
Image
Lagenorhyncus acutus.jpg
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taxon rank
species
IUCN conservation status
Least Concern
taxon name
Lagenorhynchus acutus
Commons category
Lagenorhynchus acutus
taxon common name
deilf bhánchliathánach Atlantach
short name
L. acutus
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Encyclopedic overview

The Atlantic white-sided dolphin (Leucopleurus acutus) is a distinctively coloured dolphin found in the cool to temperate waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Description

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