Chinese white dolphin; Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis chinensis)
Refers specifically to the subspecies Sousa chinensis chinensis, also known as the Chinese white dolphin or pink dolphin. Typically used in zoological or environmental contexts.
Chinese white dolphins can be seen in the waters around Hong Kong.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may be considered obscure or outdated; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
The name is a compound of 支那 (Shina, an old name for China), 薄色 (usuiro, light color), and 海豚 (iruka, dolphin), describing the dolphin's pale coloration and geographic association.