Family: |
Delphinidae (marine or true dolphins) |
Max. size: |
275 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 275 kg |
Environment: |
pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 1815 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean and Indo-Pacific. Tropical to temperate. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Forms large social groups. Feeds on deep waters (Ref. 122680), on squid and small fish (Ref. 1394). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
(LC); Date assessed: 14 February 2019 Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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