How deep does the Common Dolphin live?

The Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) is typically found at 0–8000 m.

How big does the Common Dolphin get?

The Common Dolphin grows to about 2.6 m.

Common Dolphin

Delphinus delphis

Group: Dolphin
Typical depth: 0–8000 m
Max size: 2.6 m
IUCN status: LC

Fast and acrobatic, this dolphin travels in herds of thirty or more across continental shelf waters and the open sea. It chases small schooling fish and squid, working at night on creatures that rise from the deep scattering layer, and is hunted in turn by great white sharks.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Delphinus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137094.

FAQ

How deep does the Common Dolphin live?: The Common Dolphin (Delphinus delphis) is typically found at 0–8000 m.
How big does the Common Dolphin get?: The Common Dolphin grows to about 2.6 m.