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Spinner dolphin

Spinner dolphin
Photo: Alexander Vasenin · CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) is a carnivorous mammal.

The spinner dolphin is a small dolphin found in off-shore tropical waters around the world. It is famous for its acrobatic displays in which it rotates around its longitudinal axis as it leaps through the air. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Stenella longirostris
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Delphinidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Marine
Weight
51 kg
Length
2.1 m
Activity
Diurnal
Conservation status
Least Concern

What does a Spinner dolphin eat?

The spinner dolphin is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a Spinner dolphin?

The spinner dolphin weighs around 51 kg and measures about 2.1 m.

Is the spinner dolphin endangered?

The spinner dolphin is currently listed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.

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