Striped dolphin
Stenella coeruleoalba
ok. 2,5 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- samce do około 160 kg; samice do około 150 kgDorosłe osobniki
Striped dolphin — size comparison
The striped dolphin has distinct dark stripes running from the eye region along its sides. It occurs in warm and temperate seas, most often above deep water bey
Silhouette comparison
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. 2.5 m
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Striped dolphin — size comparison — facts and sources
The striped dolphin has distinct dark stripes running from the eye region along its sides. It occurs in warm and temperate seas, most often above deep water beyond the narrow coastal strip. A slender outline suits fast offshore swimming.
It hunts fish and squid. Active groups may leap simultaneously and turn abruptly. It is sometimes seen around ship-generated waves, although willingness to approach boats differs between populations.