Common Dolphin

A common dolphin is a small to medium-sized cetacean in the family Delphinidae. It is a widespread and abundant species found in temperate and tropical oceans around the world. It is known for its streamlined body and its playful, acrobatic behavior. 🐬

Common dolphins have a slender, torpedo-shaped body with a streamlined head and a long, narrow beak. Their skin is a striking pattern of black, white, and a yellowish-tan, with a distinct hourglass pattern on their sides. They have a tall, triangular dorsal fin and a pair of flippers.

Common dolphins are found in a wide variety of habitats, from coastal waters to the open ocean. They are carnivores and their diet consists of a wide variety of small fish, squid, and crustaceans. They often hunt in large, coordinated groups called pods.

Common dolphins are a highly social species that live in large pods, sometimes numbering in the thousands. They are known for their playful and acrobatic behaviors, often leaping out of the water and riding the bow waves of boats. They communicate with one another using a variety of clicks, whistles, and other sounds.