The sea mammals
Lagenorhynchus acutus
White sided dolphin
Weißseitendelfin
Witflankdolfijn
Dauphin à flancs blancs
Delfín de costados blancos
Lagenorinco acuto
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal frequents the coastal zone
- The species can be found between and 100 Meters.
- Common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal shows curiosity towards the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 270 cm
- Maximum age known : 27 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 8 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 5 mns
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - -
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!