瓶鼻海豚 (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

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作为研究最广泛、最受认可的海豚物种，宽吻海豚栖息于全球从沿岸浅水到远洋的温暖和温带海域。高度智能，大脑相对体型较大，展示自我认知、复杂交流和社会学习。生活在流动的分裂-融合社会中，合作围捕鱼群。是海洋生态系统健康的关键指示物种。

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

瓶鼻海豚 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 (瓶鼻海豚)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 瓶鼻海豚?

The scientific name of 瓶鼻海豚 is Tursiops truncatus. It belongs to the genus Tursiops.

What is the conservation status of 瓶鼻海豚?

瓶鼻海豚 (Tursiops truncatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.

Where does 瓶鼻海豚 live?

瓶鼻海豚 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 瓶鼻海豚 belong to?

瓶鼻海豚 (Tursiops truncatus) belongs to the genus Tursiops, which is part of the taxonomic family Delphinidae.

What does 瓶鼻海豚 eat?

瓶鼻海豚 is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does 瓶鼻海豚 live?

瓶鼻海豚 has an average lifespan of approximately 45 years in the wild.

How many 瓶鼻海豚 are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of 瓶鼻海豚 (Tursiops truncatus) is approximately 600,000 individuals.

Is 瓶鼻海豚 endangered?

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