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Revista Brasileira de Zoologia 2006

The correct use of the vernacular names for South American dolphins genus Sotalia Gray (Mammalia, Cetacea, Delphinidae)

DOI: 10.1590/S0101-81752006000400043

Geise, Lena;

Keywords: gray dolphin, taxonomic status, tucuxi.

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Abstract:

the usage of the vernacular names for south american dolphins genus sotalia gray, 1866 is discussed in accordance to geographic characteristics of local people identification.

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