Delphinus delphis - #579
Common Dolphin
Dorso-lateral view of animal swimming underwater beside ship. Formerly in order Cetacea. Formerly as Delphinus capensis, Long-beaked Common Dolphin.
Geographic Distribution
Near-shore tropical to temperate waters, world-wide.
Order/Family
Delphinidae
Genus
Delphinus
Specific Epithet
delphis
Image Location
Atlantic Ocean, NW
Image Date
1979
Photographer
Cetacean and Turtle Assessment Program, Univ. of Rhode Island, School of Oceanography