common bottlenose dolphin

Tursiops truncatus

Least Concern →

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

45 years

Length

3.0 m

Weight

300.0 kg

Population

600.0K

Trend

→ Stable

About

The most studied and recognized dolphin species, bottlenose dolphins inhabit warm and temperate oceans worldwide, from coastal shallows to the open sea. Highly intelligent with large brains relative to body size, they demonstrate self-recognition, complex communication, and social learning. They live in fluid fission-fusion societies and cooperate to herd fish. A keystone indicator species for marine ecosystem health.

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).

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

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

common bottlenose dolphin 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 (common bottlenose dolphin)

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

Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops aduncus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of common bottlenose dolphin?

The scientific name of common bottlenose dolphin is Tursiops truncatus. It belongs to the genus Tursiops.

What is the conservation status of common bottlenose dolphin?

common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does common bottlenose dolphin live?

common bottlenose dolphin 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 common bottlenose dolphin belong to?

common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) belongs to the genus Tursiops, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What does common bottlenose dolphin eat?

common bottlenose dolphin is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does common bottlenose dolphin live?

common bottlenose dolphin has an average lifespan of approximately 45 years in the wild.

How many common bottlenose dolphin are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is approximately 600,000 individuals.

Is common bottlenose dolphin endangered?

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