Stenella coeruleoalba

  • Striped dolphin
  • Blau-Weiße delfin
  • Gestreepte Dolfijn
  • Dauphin bleu
  • Delfín listado
  • Stenella striata

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 200 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 : 75 year(s)
  • Sexual maturity : 5 year(s)
  • Time of apnea : 8 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