Oceanic dolphin - Wikipedia Six species, sometimes referred to as "blackfish", are dolphins commonly called whales: the orca, the melon-headed whale, the pygmy killer whale, the false killer whale, and the two species of pilot whales, but they are classified under the family Delphinidae
Delphinidae (dolphins, killer whales, pilot whales, and relatives . . . The family Delphinidae , collectively called oceanic dolphins or delphinids, contains 37 different species in 17 genera Oceanic dolphins have vary in morphology, but generally have streamlined bodies with prominent dorsal fins and beaks with conical teeth
Delphinidae | mammal family | Britannica Other articles where Delphinidae is discussed: dolphin: Paleontology and classification: Family Delphinidae (oceanic, or marine, dolphins) 37 species in 17 genera found worldwide, some of which occasionally venture into fresh water
Solidifying the Dolphin Family Tree - Smithsonian Ocean We know that ocean dolphins, Family Delphinidae, are related to other “toothed whales,” a group of whales that hunt using echolocation Most whales on Earth today are toothed whales, including not only those we typically call dolphins, but also killer whales, beaked whales, and sperm whales
Species - Delphinidae There are currently 39 recognized species of dolphin within Delphinidae This is one of the few places you can find a complete list of these species Eventually each of these species will have a page with more details
Delphinidae Archives - NatureWorks Delphinids are found in all of the world’s oceans, and some species are found in rivers, usually in shallow water Delphinids have a torpedo-shaped body, a long beak-like snout, cone-shaped teeth, a blowhole, and a bulging forehead The bulge in their forehead is caused by the melon
Delphinidae - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Delphinidae is defined as the most diverse family of marine mammals, comprising numerous species with significant variability in characteristics, yet for many species, fundamental aspects of their evolution, physiology, ecology, and population biology remain poorly understood
Delphinidae - Animalia Delphinidae is a family within the superfamily Delphinoidea, which also includes the porpoises (Phocoenidae) and the Monodontidae (beluga whale and narwhal) River dolphins are relatives of the Delphinoidea
Dolphin Animal Facts - Delphinidae - A-Z Animals Delphinidae (oceanic dolphins) are toothed whales characterized by a streamlined body, a well-developed melon used in echolocation, and complex social behavior The family includes many of the animals most people mean by “dolphin,” from bottlenose dolphins to orcas and pilot whales
Delphinidae - New Bedford Whaling Museum Fish-like in form, with streamlined, hairless bodies Flippers and dorsal fin are used for steering Breathe air through a single, dorsal blowhole Dolphins produce an enormous variety of sounds, up to frequencies ten times those heard by human beings