A marine cetacean species belonging to the family Delphinidae, characterized by distinctive white patches along its sides and a robust, streamlined body adapted for oceanic life.
Predominantly inhabits cold temperate and sub-polar North Atlantic waters, ranging from North America to Western Europe, including regions around Greenland, Iceland, and coastal zones with depths between 50-200 meters
Key marine predator in North Atlantic ecosystems, controlling populations of small fish, squid, and crustaceans, and serving as an important indicator species for marine ecosystem health
