Atlantic Hump-Backed Dolphin

Sousa teuszii

Atlantic Hump-Backed Dolphin

One of the rarest dolphins in the ocean, this hump backed species haunts estuaries and shallow coastal water along West Africa, rarely straying from the surf zone. It chases schooling fish, and its tiny scattered population is now listed as Critically Endangered.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254970.

FAQ

How big does the Atlantic Hump-Backed Dolphin get?
The Atlantic Hump-Backed Dolphin grows to about 2.8 m.