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Indian humpback dolphin

Sousa plumbea

Description:

These dolphins were sighted in the Strait of Hormuz, just of the Musandam Peninsula which is part of the Sultanate of Oman. This species is characterized by the conspicuous humps and elongated dorsal fins found on the back of adults, and its distribution.

Habitat:

Spotted in a fjord-like inlet near Khasab.

Notes:

Better known as a strategic hotpoint, the Strait of Hormuz is also a cetacean hotspot and home to many species of whales, orcas and dolphins. These dolphins were swimmning in mixed pods together with other dolphins species.

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108 Comments (1–25)

That is sooooooo awesome great pics!

Cassie456
Cassie456 9 years ago

So cool!!!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago

Ans I forget to thank angela1 and yunseong1!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago

Thank you Narjess! Khasab and surroundings were wonderful to explore; I regret I was only there for 2 days. And happy spotting to you too! You have already built a wonderful collection here.

Narjess
Narjess 9 years ago

Great series Daniele! I've been in Khasab around 10 years ago but hardly any pictures in my archives.
By the way, congratulations on your recent SOTD :)
Happy Spotting!

angela1
angela1 9 years ago

Wow you took a great shot.IT looks quite different like other dolphins.

yunseong1
yunseong1 9 years ago

Great shot!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 9 years ago

Thanks micaela, matias and miahmelea!

MIAH
MIAH 9 years ago

its so beautyful

pamsai
pamsai 10 years ago

Wow Daniele, amazing action shots...

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 10 years ago

Thank you Shea and masp!

masp
masp 10 years ago

What an amazing shot! Great facts also, lol!

SheaEckert
SheaEckert 10 years ago

Beautiful series!

medusasnakes123
medusasnakes123 10 years ago

No problem! :)

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 10 years ago

Thanks for your comments Manuljie Hikkaduwa, HazelMarley and medusasnakes123!

medusasnakes123
medusasnakes123 10 years ago

Amazing! They sure do look like a bottle-nose dolphin. :)

HazelMarley
HazelMarley 10 years ago

Woah! In the second pic it's like gliding on water!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 10 years ago

Thanks jenann b and Rieko!

RiekoS
RiekoS 10 years ago

Exciting series!

jenann b
jenann b 10 years ago

Amazing!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 10 years ago

Thanks outsidegirl0!

outsidegirl0
outsidegirl0 10 years ago

i like the last photo.Also,very cool!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 11 years ago

Thank you Carol!

Carol Milne
Carol Milne 11 years ago

Terrific series!

DanielePralong
DanielePralong 11 years ago

Thank you outdooreducation15!

DanielePralong
Spotted by
DanielePralong

Khasab, Musandam Governorate, Oman

Spotted on Feb 11, 2011
Submitted on Feb 25, 2012

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