Average Size
Newborns: 32 in-4 ft
Weight: Unknown
Adults: 5-7 1/2 ft
Weight: 220-310 lb
Status:
Locally common
Population:
Unknown
Threats:
Hunting is one of the main threats to this dolphin species.
Other Names Used:
Group Size:
They will for groups ranging from 5-15 or 1-50, although groups of hundred have
often been formed.
Behavior:
These highly active surface dolphins often breach out of the water. They usually
will jump out of the water and be very active while they are feeding. This fast, energetic
swimmer will swim using long, and shallow leaps. Atlantic Spotted Dolphins love to bow-ride
and will swim far distances to catch up to a vessel. There have been cases where this species will
mix with the Bottlenose Dolphin. This dolphin’s social structure seems to be highly complex. It
is believed to include recognizing of individuals and bonding.
Where to look for Atlantic Spotted Dolphins:
In warm temperate, subtropical, and tropical waters in both northern and
southern Atlantic waters.
Calves:
Diet:
The Atlanitc Spotted Dolphin eats fish and cephalopods, eels, squid, herring, and anchovies.
Habitat:
Offshore and inshore waters
Spotted Porpoise
Spotter
Bridled Dolphin
Gulf Stream Spotted Dolphin
Long-Snouted Dolphin (former name)
Some of these dolphins are
remarkably friendly and investigative. They will usually approach swimmers and divers, often
within touching distance.
When Spotted Dolphins are born,
they are born without spots. After they mature they get their spots.
They will usually swim along with Spinner Dolphins.
These dolphins are rigorous swimmers and frequently hurl themselves high into the air.
