Stenella frontalis (Cuvier, 1829)
Atlantic spotted dolphin
Stenella frontalis
photo by Ryan, Paddy

Family:  Delphinidae (marine or true dolphins)
Max. size:  230 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 143 kg
Environment:  pelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 5425 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean. Tropical and warm temperate waters.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Their tropical to warm temperate distribution is mostly over the offshore continental shelf; they also inhabit some deep oceanic waters (Ref. 1394). Feeds on a wide variety of fishes and squids (Ref. 1394). Their tropical to warm temperate distribution is mostly over the offshore continental shelf; they also inhabit some deep oceanic waters. Feeds on a wide variety of fishes and squids (Ref. 1394).
IUCN Red List Status: (LC); Date assessed: 02 March 2018 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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