Tursiops truncatus

Bottlenosed dolphin
Grosser Tümmler
Tuimelaar
Grand dauphin
Delfín nariz de botella
Tursiope

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The animal frequents the coastal zone
The species can be found between and 300 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 : 400 cm
Maximum age known : 30 year(s)
Sexual maturity : 10 year(s)
Time of apnea : 15 mns
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Diet : Fishes - Eels -

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food