Dolphins & Porpoises of the World

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Here’s a corrected and organized version of the “Dolphins & Porpoises of the World” graphic, with standardized formatting and fixed errors:


Dolphins & Porpoises of the World

Porpoises (Family Phocoenidae)

  1. Harbor Porpoise

    • Phocoena phocoena

  2. Commerson’s Dolphin (Note: Mislabeled as “porpoise”; it’s a dolphin)

    • Cephalorhynchus commersonii

Dolphins (Family Delphinidae & Others)

  1. Spinner Dolphin

    • Stenella longirostris

  2. Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin

    • Sousa chinensis

  3. Amazon River Dolphin (Pink Dolphin)

    • Inia geoffrensis

  4. Dusky Dolphin

    • Lagenorhynchus obscurus

  5. Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

    • Stenella frontalis

  6. Striped Dolphin

    • Stenella coeruleoalba

  7. White-Sided Dolphin (Likely “Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin”)

    • Lagenorhynchus acutus

  8. Common Bottlenose Dolphin

    • Tursiops truncatus


Corrections & Notes:

  • Mislabeling: “Commerson’s Dolphin” is incorrectly called a porpoise.

  • Typos:

    • “SALES PORPOISE” → Commerson’s Dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii).

    • “STARTLE” → Likely a misplaced fragment (remove).

    • “WHTE-SIDED” → White-Sided Dolphin.

  • Duplicate: “Striped Dolphin” appears twice.

  • Scientific Names: Added for clarity (missing in original).

Suggested Layout Improvement:

  • Group porpoises and dolphins separately.

  • Use consistent capitalization (e.g., “Harbor,” not “HARBOR”).

  • Add illustrations or size comparisons for context.

This version ensures accuracy and readability for educational purposes. Let me know if you’d like to add more details (e.g., habitats, conservation status)!