Delphinus delphis

  • Common dolphin
  • Gewöhnlicher delphin
  • Dauphin commun
  • Delfin commun
  • Delfino comune

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The animal is often seen in open sea
  • 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 : 260 cm
  • Maximum age known : 30 year(s)
  • Sexual maturity : 5 year(s)
  • Time of apnea : 10 mns
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is classified asVulnerable