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Atlantic White-sided Dolphin

Leucopleurus acutus

The Atlantic White-sided Dolphin is a playful and friendly marine mammal that loves to swim in the ocean. They are known for their beautiful gray and white coloring and can often be seen jumping out of the water!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Atlantic White-sided Dolphin has a sleek, torpedo-shaped body with a dark gray or black back and a bright white belly. Its most striking feature is a distinctive yellow-tan stripe on its side, curving from below its dorsal fin towards its tail, differentiating it from other dolphin species.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCetaceaFamilyDelphinidaeGenusLagenorhynchus
Atlantic White-sided Dolphin
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Atlantic White-sided Dolphin

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Atlantic White-sided Dolphins can live in huge groups, sometimes over a thousand!

Their yellow-tan side patch makes them easy to identify among other dolphin species.

These dolphins can dive over 200 meters deep to find tasty meals!

They often leap completely out of the water, a spectacular display called breaching!

Special abilities

Ability

Sonar Senses

Atlantic White-sided Dolphins can use echolocation to navigate and hunt prey in the dark depths of the ocean.

Ability

Super Swimmer

Atlantic White-sided Dolphins can reach bursts of 40 km/h, helping them chase down fast-moving fish and squid.

Ability

Social Talker

Atlantic White-sided Dolphins have complex whistles and clicks that help them communicate with large pods.

Ability

Acrobatic Jumper

Atlantic White-sided Dolphins can breach high out of the water, which helps them communicate or dislodge parasites.

Measurements & details

Length
250-280 cm
Weight
200-230 kg
Lifespan
20-30 years
Top Speed
40 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
330-350 days

Diet & Feeding

They love to eat small fish and squid found in the chilly waters of the Atlantic.

Primary Foods

  • Atlantic Mackerel
  • Herring
  • Hake
  • Squid
  • Krill

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Atlantic DolphinWhite-sided Dolphin

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch dolphins from a distance and never try to touch or feed them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Atlantic White-sided Dolphin?

250-280 cm

How much does Atlantic White-sided Dolphin weigh?

200-230 kg

How long does Atlantic White-sided Dolphin live?

20-30 years

How fast can Atlantic White-sided Dolphin move?

40 km/h

What does Atlantic White-sided Dolphin eat?

They love to eat small fish and squid found in the chilly waters of the Atlantic.

Where is Atlantic White-sided Dolphin usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Atlantic White-sided Dolphin hunt?

Pursuit

How many babies does Atlantic White-sided Dolphin usually have?

1

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