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Grampus

Mammal Genera

Grampus is a monotypic genus of dolphins, family Delphinidae, containing only Risso's dolphin, Grampus griseus, found nearly worldwide in cold to temperate waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and in the Baltic, Persian Gulf, Mediterranean, North and Red Seas. It is the largest species commonly called a dolphin, 3 to 4 meters long and 300 to 500 kilograms, recognized by a bulbous head with a vertical crease, few teeth confined to the lower jaw, and heavy white scarring that accumulates with age; calves are grey to brown above and cream below before whitening as they mature.

Facts
Taxonomic Rank
Genus 2
Member Count Band
Under 10 Species 3
Era First Appeared
Neogene 4
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Sources
1. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ15631679, descriptionView the Source
2. Wikipedia: Risso's dolphin
WikipediaIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
Risso's dolphin (Grampus griseus) is the only species of the genus Grampus in the family Delphinidae (dolphins).
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3. Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank): Taxon metrics for Grampus
Catalogue of Life (ChecklistBank)Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
Quote, Taxon metrics, speciesExtantCount
"speciesExtantCount": 1
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4. Paleobiology Database: Taxon record for Grampus
Paleobiology DatabaseTaxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
Quote, Taxon record, first appearance (firstapp_max_ma, early_interval)
"taxon_name": "Grampus" ... "firstapp_max_ma": 23.04 ... "early_interval": "Aquitanian"
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