Species Stenella attenuata (Gray, 1846) (Pantropical spotted dolphin)

Biological classification:
  • kingdom: Animalia
  • - phylum: Chordata
  • -- class: Mammalia
  • --- order: Cetacea
  • ---- family: Delphinidae
  • ----- species: Stenella attenuata
Characteristics:carnivore; length: 2,3 m; dark grey with white spots, lighter below; long beak with white lips; curved dorsal fin;
Countries:
MZ
Mozambique
ZA
South Africa
Links:
References:Stuart and Stuart 2007: 278
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Comments: English: 1=Colombian waters
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