What is Delphinus?
Q: What is Delphinus?
A: Delphinus is a genus of dolphin, commonly known as the "Common Dolphin".
Q: How many species are there in Delphinus genus?
A: There are two species in this genus, the Short-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis), and the Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis).
Q: Is there any other species in Delphinus genus apart from the two known species?
A: Some studies say that there is a third species, the "Arabian Common Dolphin" (Delphinus tropicalis), which has a long, thin beak and is found in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
Q: What is the common name of Delphinus delphis?
A: The common name of Delphinus delphis is Short-beaked Common Dolphin.
Q: What is the common name of Delphinus capensis?
A: The common name of Delphinus capensis is Long-beaked Common Dolphin.
Q: Where can Arabian Common Dolphin be found?
A: Arabian Common Dolphin can be found in the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
Q: What is the distinguishing feature of Arabian Common Dolphin?
A: The distinguishing feature of Arabian Common Dolphin is its long, thin beak.