The sea mammals
Stenella longirostris
- Spinner dolphin
- Langschnauzen-Fleckendelphin
- Dauphin à long bec
- Delfin girador o acróbata de hocico largo
- Stenella dal lungo rostro
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The animal frequents the coastal zone
- The species can be found between and 260 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 240 cm
- Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 5 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 15 mns
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes - Mollusks -
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!