Long-finned Pilot Whale
Globicephala melas melas
Family: Delphinidae
Genus: Globicephala
Conservation Status: Least Concern

This whale is not a whale but a large dolphin. Despite the minimal differences between the Short-finned Pilot Whale and this species, they are indeed two distinct species. If that is not perplexing enough, this dolphin also possesses one subspecies—actually two, although one became extinct long ago along the coasts of Japan. In fact, scientists aren’t sure that was a subspecies but almost sure. Let’s say %93,2 sure.
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Long-Finned Pilot Whale (South Emisphere Form)
Globicephala melas edwardii)
Family: Delphinidae
Genus: Globicephala
Status and Conservation: Least Concern

This is the final subspecies in this small family, and they closely resemble each other. Distinguishing them requires expertise. This form, for instance, exhibits more prominent white stripes on its sides and top compared to the other subspecies, though the presence of this pattern is not exclusive to it. This form resides in the Southern Ocean near the Antarctic Pole, as its name suggests.

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I loved drawing this one. As someone commented on a dolphin I posted from the same family: Is like the pandas of the water.
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Hector’s Dolphin

Hector’s Dolphin lives exclusively on the coasts of New Zealand. They can live up to 22 years and are some of the smallest dolphins in the world. (If I’m not wrong the Vaquita is the smallest).

Because of its size, predators can be numerous. Blue sharks, White sharks, Broadnose sevengill sharks, and probably Killer whales and Mako sharks.

They hunt using echolocation which is basically finding prey using sound (Just as bats do). Their clicks (the sound they make) isn’t as complex as other animals and travel short distances. Nonetheless is enough for them, since their environment is crowded and sound wouldn’t be able to go long distances anyways.

This animal is not in danger but its subspecies, the Māui Dolphin is probably one of the most endangered dolphins in the world, if not the most. We will talk about him in our next post.

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Hector’s Dolphin
Hector’s Dolphin
Ballenas, Delfines y Marsopas, Manuales de Identificación / Mark Carwardine, Martin Camm

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Fraser’s Dolphin
Lagenodelphis hosei
Family: Delphinidae
Genus: Lagenodelphis
Status and Conservation: Least Concern

This dolphin species was first identified in 1895 when a skull was discovered on a Borneo beach. The skull was later donated to the British Museum, where Scottish zoologist Francis Fraser determined that…

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Very nice dolphin to draw as all dolphins. I am enjoying working on the cetacea order. There are many animals here that are new to me. How about you?

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Out of all the animals I’ve studied and illustrated, dolphins have left the strongest impression on me. Although I didn’t know much about them at first, I’m now captivated by their unique shapes and vibrant colors. Learning about these creatures has been a truly delightful experience.

Long-Beaked Common Dolphin

The Long-Beaked Common Dolphin has been a topic of controversy in the past, as it was initially believed to be the same species as the Short Beaked Common Dolphin. However, they are now recognized as distinct species within the same family (Delphinidae). These dolphins are likely the most widespread species in the world.

This particular subspecies is exclusively found close to the shores of Africa and is larger and heavier than its counterparts that are found in various locations around the world.

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Credits:
Jefferson, T.A., Webber, M.A., and Pitman, R.L. (2015).
Marine Mammals of the World: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Identification. Academic Press.

Perrin, W.F., Würsig, B.G., and Thewissen, J.G.M. (eds.) (2009). Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals. Academic Press.

Long-Beaked Common Dolphin

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Pygmy Killer Whale

This one is interesting. It is not related to the Killer Whale and is not a whale but a dolphin. The only thing that is accurate about its name is that it is not very large. Perhaps it should be called just the “Pygmy”. However, it is very similar to another dolphin called the Melon-headed whale (we will learn about that one soon).

Not much is known about this ‘whale’ (I’m not sure if I should call it a whale). It is not typically aggressive in the wild, although there have been reports of aggressive behavior in captivity. Maybe is trying to tell us something.

All the whales including the subspecies
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Kerguelen Islands Commerson’s Dolphin

This subspecies was discovered in the 1950s. They own its name because they live close to the Kerguelen Islands south of the Indian Ocean. Actually, I just found the scientific name so I am not sure if that is the name of the animal. From what I read, they live close to the coast and prefer shallow waters.

There are substantial physical differences between the two. This subspecies is larger but also its color patterns are different. The dark areas aren’t black but gray and the white area is more like light gray. Also, the demarcation between areas is more diffuse.

In 2004 a vagrant individual (which is the name for an animal that is found out of its normal range) was found on the coasts of South Africa but no other sight has been notified.

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Commerson’s Dolphin

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Risso’s Dolphin
Grampu griseus
Family: Delphinidae
Genus: Grampus
Status and Conservation: Least Concern

Working on this one was very relaxing. Dolphins take me not so much time and still, the result is nice, So I usually work two every week I’m working on this family. Still amazed at how little I know about this bug family and how interesting its members are.

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