Whales and dolphins of Seychelles
2 species of whales and dolphins on file have openly licensed sighting records from Seychelles, 1 of them threatened.
Which whales and dolphins are recorded in Seychelles?
Most looked-up first.
Blue whale
Balaenoptera musculus
Common bottlenose dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
Full list
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Records here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue whale | Balaenoptera musculus | Balaenopteridae | Endangered | 1 |
| Common bottlenose dolphin | Tursiops truncatus | Delphinidae | Least Concern | 4 |
Counted from CC0 and CC BY occurrence records on GBIF, which include captive and introduced animals. See the methodology.