Rough-toothed dolphin
Steno bredanensis
ok. 2,7 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- up to around 155 kgDorosłe osobniki
Rough-toothed dolphin — size comparison
The rough-toothed dolphin inhabits warm tropical and subtropical oceanic waters. Its elongated head tapers gently, without the pronounced forehead-to-beak break
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approx. 2.7 m
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Rough-toothed dolphin — size comparison — facts and sources
The rough-toothed dolphin inhabits warm tropical and subtropical oceanic waters. Its elongated head tapers gently, without the pronounced forehead-to-beak break of many dolphins. Its name refers to fine longitudinal grooves on the teeth.
It usually lives in small, close-knit groups, sometimes alongside other cetacean species. It hunts fish and squid. Closely swimming individuals may move almost simultaneously, maintaining group cohesion during travel and food searches.