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Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

The coloring of the Atlantic Spotted Dolphin varies
enormously as they grow. Calves are a fairly uniform
grey colour. When the calves are weaned, they then begin
to get their spots. Juveniles have some dark spots on their
belly, and white spots of their flanks. Their back and dorsal
fin are a darker grey than the rest of the body. As the animal
matures the spots became denser and spread until the body appears
black with white spots at full maturation.

 

Facts

 

Scientific Name:

Stenella frontalis

Length:

2.29 m / 7'6 ft.

Weight:

up to 130 kg / 290 lb

Age:

?

Total Population:

100,000 individuals

Map Range:

 

Captivity

Current Atlantic Spotted Dolphins in Captivity:

Churaumi Aquarium .

Past Atlantic Spotted Dolphins in Captivity:

Marineland of the Pacific