The types of fingerprints are plain arch, ulnar loop,double loop, central pocket loop whorl, tented arch, radial loop, plain whorl, and accidental whorl.
There are three main types of fingerprints: loops, whorls, and arches. Loops make up 65% of prints, whorls are 30%, and arches are 5%. The patterns within these types can also vary.
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip, able to be used for identifying individuals from the unique pattern of whorls and lines on the fingertips.