Common Bottlenose Dolphin [Tursiops truncatus]
Description
Common Bottlenose Dolphins are known for their elongated upper and lower jaws forming a distinctly curved, short, thick beak. They are generally grey in color. These marine mammals are found in warm and temperate seas worldwide. They demonstrate complex behavior and high intelligence, with a wide range of vocalizations for communication and echolocation.
Where To See Common Bottlenose Dolphin
The Dolphin Reef
Ulcinj
, Montenegro
Ponta de Sao Lourenco
Madeira
, Portugal
Molhe da Ponta de Sao Lourenco
Madeira
, Portugal
T-Reef
Madeira
, Portugal
Porto Santo
Madeira
, Portugal
The Vapor of the Trindade
Berlengas Archipelago
, Portugal
The Pinnacle
Greve de Lecq
, Jersey
La Rocque Pier
La Rocque Harbour
, Jersey
Grouville Bay Reef
La Rocque Harbour
, Jersey
The Kedge
La Rocque Harbour
, Jersey
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
|
| Order |
Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises (Cetaceans)
Cetartiodactyla
|
| Family |
Ocean Dolphins
Delphinidae
|
| Genus |
Bottlenose Dolphins
Tursiops
|
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