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Indian Ocean humpback dolphin

Indian Ocean humpback dolphin
Photo: Mandy · CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Indian Ocean humpback dolphin (Sousa plumbea) is a carnivorous mammal.

The Indian Ocean humpback dolphin is a member of the Delphinidae family occupying coastal areas ranging from Southern Africa to Western Indochina. The Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin was formerly included within the same species, but a 2014 study revealed them to be a separate species. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Sousa plumbea
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Delphinidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Marine
Conservation status
Endangered

What does an Indian Ocean humpback dolphin eat?

The indian ocean humpback dolphin is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

Is the indian ocean humpback dolphin endangered?

The indian ocean humpback dolphin is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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