Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin
Leucopleurus acutus
- Group: Dolphin
- Max size: 2.8 m
- IUCN status: LC
A boldly marked dolphin with a pale flank stripe, it works the deep waters of the outer continental shelf and slope. Pods chase small schooling fish and squid, and adults reach close to three metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Mammalia › Cetartiodactyla › Delphinidae › Lagenorhynchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1571853.
FAQ
- How big does the Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin get?
- The Atlantic White-Sided Dolphin grows to about 2.8 m.