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!