Pacific white-sided dolphin
Aethalodelphis obliquidens
ok. 2,4 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- samce do około 200 kg; samice do około 150 kgDorosłe osobniki
Pacific white-sided dolphin — size comparison
The Pacific white-sided dolphin has a contrasting dark back, pale belly and distinct grey flank areas. It inhabits temperate North Pacific waters both coastally
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,522,5
approx. 2.4 m
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Pacific white-sided dolphin — size comparison — facts and sources
The Pacific white-sided dolphin has a contrasting dark back, pale belly and distinct grey flank areas. It inhabits temperate North Pacific waters both coastally and farther offshore.
It forms large, active groups whose members may jointly hunt herring and anchovy schools. It also eats squid. It frequently leaps and rides ships' bow waves. Large gatherings are particularly conspicuous where abundant small fish attract many marine predators.