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Grampus griseus (Risso's Dolphin)
Nomenclature
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Class: Mammalia (Mammals)
Species:
Grampus griseus (Risso's Dolphin)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Risso's Dolphin
Media
SUMMARY
The north of Scotland is the northern limit for the distribution of Risso's Dolphin. In the Hebridean waters they tend to inhabit deeper water although they can occasionally be seen in coastal areas.
Additional Information
Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust
Cetacean Research & Rescue Unit