Delfín tonina

Tursiops truncatus

Least Concern →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

45 years

Length

3.0 m

Weight

300.0 kg

Population

600.0K

Trend

→ Stable

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About

La especie de delfín más estudiada y reconocida, los delfines mulares habitan océanos cálidos y templados de todo el mundo, desde las aguas costeras poco profundas hasta el mar abierto. Altamente inteligentes con grandes cerebros en relación con el tamaño corporal, demuestran autoreconocimiento, comunicación compleja y aprendizaje social. Viven en sociedades fluidas de fisión-fusión y cooperan para arrear peces. Una especie indicadora clave de la salud del ecosistema marino.

Fun Facts

✨ Dolphins sleep with one eye open.
✨ They can swim up to 35 km/h.
✨ Dolphins have been observed using sponges as tools.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Delfín tonina is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Estimated Population

600.0K

Population Trend

→ Stable

Full Taxonomy

Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)

Family

Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)

Genus

Tursiops (Bottlenose Dolphins)

Species

Tursiops truncatus (Delfín tonina)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 瓶鼻海豚

Spanish Delfín tonina

French grand dauphin, souffleur, dauphin à gros nez

German Grosse Tümmler, Grosstümmler

Arabic Delfin Kabir

Turkish Afalina

Similar Species in Tursiops

Delfin Mular del Oceano Indico

Tursiops aduncus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Delfín tonina?

The scientific name of Delfín tonina is Tursiops truncatus. It belongs to the genus Tursiops.

What is the conservation status of Delfín tonina?

Delfín tonina (Tursiops truncatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does Delfín tonina live?

Delfín tonina is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine, Venezuela.

What family does Delfín tonina belong to?

Delfín tonina (Tursiops truncatus) belongs to the genus Tursiops, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What does Delfín tonina eat?

Delfín tonina is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Delfín tonina live?

Delfín tonina has an average lifespan of approximately 45 years in the wild.

How many Delfín tonina are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Delfín tonina (Tursiops truncatus) is approximately 600,000 individuals.

Is Delfín tonina endangered?

No, Delfín tonina (Tursiops truncatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.