tursiops aduncus
Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin
Grand dauphin de l'océan indien
Distribution
- 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 200 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 : 260 cm
- Maximum age known : 40 year(s)
- Sexual maturity : 7 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 15 mns
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : Fishes -
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
