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Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Animalia Delphinidae

Common Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops truncatus

A highly intelligent marine mammal widely distributed across temperate and tropical oceans, known for complex social structures and advanced cognitive abilities.

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Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
Common Bottlenose Dolphin
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Coastal and offshore marine environments worldwide, including continental shelves, bays, estuaries, and deep oceanic regions, ranging from 45°N to 45°S latitude

Ecological Role

Apex marine predator, crucial for maintaining oceanic ecosystem balance, indicator species for marine environmental health, and significant role in marine food webs

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Smooth, rubbery epidermis with thick blubber layer for thermal regulation, lacks traditional mammalian hair covering
  • LIMBS WINGS Powerful horizontal tail fluke for propulsion, robust pectoral fins for navigation and maneuvering
  • HEAD SENSORY Prominent rounded 'melon' forehead, sophisticated echolocation capabilities, advanced auditory and visual perception systems
  • BODY STRUCTURE Robust, streamlined body with average length of 2-4 meters and mass of 150-650 kg, characterized by robust gray coloration with lighter ventral surface
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Brien Aho.
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