Bottlenose Dolphin
Tursiops truncatus
- Group: Dolphin
- Typical depth: 0–1316 m
- Max size: 3.8 m
- IUCN status: LC
Curious and powerful, the bottlenose dolphin works coastal bays, island channels and open ocean, hunting fish and squid with bursts of clicking sonar. Great white sharks prey on it, and it reaches close to four metres. The IUCN lists it as Least Concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Tursiops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 137111.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bottlenose Dolphin live?
- The Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is typically found at 0–1316 m.
- How big does the Bottlenose Dolphin get?
- The Bottlenose Dolphin grows to about 3.8 m.