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Short-beaked Common Dolphin

The Common Dolphin was first recognized as one species.
Since a few years this has been changed in the Long-beaked,
Short-beaked and recognized by some scientists the Arabian Common Dolphin.
Short-beaked Common dolphins have a clearer pattern.
They also have a rounder melon and a smaller stripe/ring near the eye.

Facts

Scientific Name:

Delphinus delphis

Length:

1.6 to 2.7 m / 5 to 8 ft.

Weight:

70 to 235 kg /154 to 518 lbs

Age:

Up to 30 years

Total Population:

3,112,300 individuals

Map Range:

Common dolphins normally travel in pods up to 50
individuals but sometimes form 'superpods' which can
contain 2000 individuals.

Common Dolphins mate in spring.
Gestation lasts about 11 months.
Young Common dolphins reach maturity at 5 years old.
In the wild they reach the age of about 20 years.

Captivity

There are currently no Short-beaked Common Dolphins in captivity.

Past Short-beaked Common Dolphins in Captivity:

Sea World California
US Navy
Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Dolfinarium Harderwijk.
Seaworld San Diego.
Delfinariu Constanta.