Does anyone know what species of dolphin these are? I shot them near Phuket in Thailand in the Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean.
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What species of dolphin are these?
Started by Nick Hope, Jan 09 2012 10:07 PM
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Posted 09 January 2012 - 10:07 PM
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Posted 10 January 2012 - 12:48 AM
Hi Nick, there is a frame at 4 seconds that suggests it is a type of humpback dolphin judging by the ventral edge of the dorsal fin, though the colouration is a bit dark. Just my initial reaction.
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Posted 10 January 2012 - 01:11 AM
Difficult to tell but with the white tip rostrum and curved dorsal, and the size judging from the bow and your foot 
, I'd guess spotted dolphin, probably pan tropical, Stenella Attenuata. Was there a very distinctive line on the body between the top and bottom side of the torso? I sorta see that but it's difficult with a top down view.
, I'd guess spotted dolphin, probably pan tropical, Stenella Attenuata. Was there a very distinctive line on the body between the top and bottom side of the torso? I sorta see that but it's difficult with a top down view.
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Posted 17 January 2012 - 04:44 AM
Thanks guys. I'm going with Stenella attenuata as the best guess.
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Posted 13 February 2012 - 08:27 PM
Someone replied that they are Steno bredanensis (rough-toothed dolphins) because of the lack of a crease between beak and forehead. After closer study and more research I think they're probably correct.
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Posted 13 February 2012 - 11:01 PM
That's actually a good id actually. However, next time...jump in the water!
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