Humpback dolphin

Sousa plumbea

Sighting evidence at Chole Bay Reef

Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins are resident in Chole Bay in small social groups, often seen bow-riding dhow transfers to the dive site. This species is far less commonly encountered by divers than spinner or bottlenose dolphins.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Humpback dolphin is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.