Lagenorhynchus obliquidens

  • Pacific white-sided dolphin
  • Weißstreifendelfin
  • Dauphin à flancs blancs du pacifique
  • Delfín del Pacífico de lados blancos

Distribution

    Environment and movement of the diurnal species

    • The animal frequents the coastal zone
    • The species can be found between and 214 Meters.
    • Common species.

    General behaviour of the species

    • The species is migrating
    • Species generally living in a group
    • The animal shows curiosity towards the diver

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 250 cm
    • Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
    • Sexual maturity : 5 year(s)
    • Time of apnea : 6 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) :
      • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
      • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food