grampus

• Substantivo que designa a orca, um cetáceo dentado preto e branco com grande nadadeira dorsal, comum em mares frios, ou o golfinho-de-bico-branco (Lagenorhynchus albirostris), de coloração cinza-ardósia e focinho arredondado, encontrado nos mares do norte.

A noun referring to a predatory black-and-white toothed whale with a large dorsal fin, commonly found in cold seas, or a slaty-grey blunt-nosed dolphin common in northern seas.

1. Killer whaleC1formalscientific

   A predatory black-and-white toothed whale with a large dorsal fin, commonly found in cold seas.

   Orca

   • The grampus is known for its striking black-and-white coloration.
   • Researchers observed a pod of grampuses hunting in the Arctic waters.
   • The large dorsal fin of the grampus is a distinctive feature.

   Sinônimosblackfishkiller whaleorca

2. Risso's dolphinC1formalscientific

   A slaty-grey blunt-nosed dolphin common in northern seas.

   golfinho-de-Risso

   • The grampus, or Risso's dolphin, is often seen in the North Atlantic.
   • Its blunt nose and grey body distinguish the grampus from other dolphins.
   • Marine biologists track grampus populations in the cold northern waters.