Australian Snubfin DolphinAtlas of Living Australia (ALA) via https://bie.ala.org.au/species/

Australian Snubfin Dolphin

Orcaella heinsohni

At riskhigh flu risk

Conservation status: vulnerable

The Australian snubfin dolphin (Orcaella heinsohni) is a dolphin found off the northern coasts of Australia. It closely resembles the Irrawaddy dolphin (of the same genus, Orcaella) and was not described as a separate species until 2005. The closest relative to the genus Orcaella is the killer whale, Orcinus orca. The Australian snubfin has three colors on its skin, while the Irrawaddy dolphin only has two. The skull and the fins also show minor differences between the two species.

References

  1. National risk scores for H5 bird flu for native birds and mammals — DCCEEW
  2. Orcaella heinsohni — Wikipedia
  3. Australian Snubfin Dolphin species profile — Atlas of Living Australia (ALA)