Common Dolphin

Delphinus delphis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Least Concern

About

Upper body dark grey from beak to midway between the dorsal fin and tail flukes. Sides of body pale yellow and sides of tail grey-white. Dark stripe from beak and dark patch around each eye

Size

Up to 2.5 m long

Habitat

Open water and shallow coastal seas

Distribution

Worldwide. Most Australian waters

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References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Common Dolphin
Scientific name: Delphinus delphis Linnaeus, 1758
Family: Delphinidae
Category: Sea Life › Whales & Dolphins
Origin: Native
Conservation: Least Concern

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