Description
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.
The Atlantic Spotted Dolphin has a 3-part coloration:
- Dark gray back, lighter sides, and a white belly.
Measurements at Birth:
- Length: about 35"-43" (90-110 cm)
- Weight: unavailable
Maximum Measurements:
- Length:
- Male 2.26 m (7'5")
- Female 2.29 m (7'6")
- Weight:
- Male 140 kg (310 lb)
- Female 130 kg (290 lb)
This is a middle-sized dolphin in both length and weight. At full size South American Spotted Dolphins are about 2.2-2.5 m in length. Compared to their much smaller pantropical spotted dolphin, the Atlantic spotted dolphin is more robust. It lives in common waters with the pantropical spotted dolphin and the bottlenose dolphin.
In common with other species in its genus the Atlantic Spotted is a gregarious creature. It is a fast swimmer, keen bow-rider and prone to acrobatic aerial displays.
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Near South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands.
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