Pantropical Spotted Dolphin

Common Name
Pantropical Spotted Dolphin
Order
Artiodactyla
Family
Delphinidae
Species Name
Stenella attenuata
Status
Lower Risk
States
Hawaii

Distribution

Worldwide: temperate to tropical waters

Notes

Fast and active; leaps high out of the water and may bow-ride. Travels in groups of 100-1000 or more, often in association with Spinner Dolphins and tuna. Habitat is mainly offshore waters.