Short-beaked Common Dolphin [Delphinus delphis]
Description
The Short-beaked Common Dolphin is a species of dolphin that is found worldwide in off-shore temperate waters. It is characterized by its distinctive hourglass pattern on the side and a tricolor scheme. They are known for their playful behavior, often riding the bow wave created by boats, and have a diet that consists mainly of small schooling fish and squid. An adult Short-beaked Common Dolphin can reach a length of 2.3 to 2.7 meters and weigh between 70 and 150 kilograms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Mammals
Mammalia
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| Order |
Cetaceans
Cetacea
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| Family |
Oceanic dolphins
Delphinidae
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| Genus |
Short-beaked Common Dolphin
Delphinus
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