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Atlantic White-sided Dolphin

The key distinguishing feature is the white to pale yellow
patch found behind the dorsal fin of the dolphin on each side.
This variation in colour to the Atlantic White-sided Dolphin is
unique amongst the mixtures of white, greys and blues of other
pelagic cetaceans. The rest of the body's coloration is well
demarcated: the chin, throat and belly are white; the flippers,
dorsal fin and back are dark grey to black with the exception of
the yellow patch; there is a further white patch below the dorsal fin,
lying above a light grey stripe that runs from the beak, above the eye
and down to the tail stock.

Facts

Scientific Name:

Lagenorhynchus acutus

Length:

2.5 m/8 ft.

Weight:

200 kg / 440 lbs

Age:

Up to 27 years

Total Population:

300,000 individuals

Map Range:

The Atlantic White-sided Dolphin was named by
Gray in 1828. The specific name acutus comes from
the Latin for 'pointed' and refers to the sharply
pointed dorsal fin.

Captivity

Current Atlantic-White-sided Dolphins in Captivity:

There are currently no Atlantic-White-sided Dolphins in captivity.

Past Atlantic White-sided Dolphins in Captivity:

Dolfinarium Harderwijk.
Mystic Aquarium .
Sealand of Cape Cod.
New England aquariumm