Common bottlenose dolphin
The common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is a carnivorous mammal native to North America and Europe.
The common bottlenose dolphin or Atlantic bottlenose dolphin is one of three species of bottlenose dolphin in the genus Tursiops. While formerly known simply as the bottlenose dolphin, this term is now applied to the genus Tursiops as a whole. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Tursiops truncatus
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Delphinidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Marine
- Found in
- North America, Europe
- Weight
- 281 kg
- Length
- 3.3 m
- Lifespan
- 51.6 years
- Activity
- Diurnality
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
What does a common bottlenose dolphin eat?
The common bottlenose dolphin is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is a common bottlenose dolphin?
The common bottlenose dolphin weighs around 281 kg and measures about 3.3 m.
How long do common bottlenose dolphins live?
In the wild, the common bottlenose dolphin can live up to about 51.6 years.
Where do common bottlenose dolphins live?
Common bottlenose dolphins are found in North America and Europe, in marine habitats.
Is the common bottlenose dolphin endangered?
The common bottlenose dolphin is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.