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Pacific White-sided Dolphin

Sagmatias obliquidens

The Pacific White-sided Dolphin is a playful and friendly marine mammal. They love to jump and spin in the water, making them fun to watch!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Pacific White-sided Dolphin has a sleek, torpedo-shaped body with a dark grey or black back and a bright white belly. Its sides feature a distinctive light gray stripe that sweeps up towards its dorsal fin, making it easily identifiable.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCetaceaFamilyDelphinidaeGenusLagenorhynchus
Pacific White-sided Dolphin
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Pacific White-sided Dolphin

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Pacific White-sided Dolphins communicate using whistles, clicks, and even squeals!

Their unique body pattern acts like camouflage, breaking up their outline in the water!

These dolphins can dive over 300 feet deep to catch their favorite snacks!

They often 'porpoise,' leaping completely out of the water while swimming!

Special abilities

Ability

Super Swimmer

Pacific White-sided Dolphins have a powerful tail fluke that helps them swim incredibly fast and leap high out of the water.

Ability

Wave Rider

Pacific White-sided Dolphins can surf ocean waves and bow-ride boats because of their agile bodies and playful nature.

Ability

Pod Power

Pacific White-sided Dolphins can hunt and communicate in huge groups because of their complex social behaviors and vocalizations.

Measurements & details

Length
170-250 cm
Weight
80-200 kg
Lifespan
30-40 years
Top Speed
48 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
300-365 days

Diet & Feeding

These speedy dolphins love to feast on small fish, squid, and octopus found in the ocean.

Primary Foods

  • Northern Anchovy
  • Market Squid
  • Pacific Hake
  • Sardine
  • Rockfish

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

eaten by

Orca

Orcinus orca

Sometimes preyed upon, especially juveniles.

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Pacific Hake

Merluccius productus

One of their primary fish prey species.

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Northern Anchovy

Engraulis mordax

A favorite small schooling fish to catch.

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Market Squid

Doryteuthis opalescens

Often hunts these squid during night dives.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always stay at a safe distance from dolphins when you see them in the wild.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Pacific White-sided Dolphin?

170-250 cm

How much does Pacific White-sided Dolphin weigh?

80-200 kg

How long does Pacific White-sided Dolphin live?

30-40 years

How fast can Pacific White-sided Dolphin move?

48 km/h

What does Pacific White-sided Dolphin eat?

These speedy dolphins love to feast on small fish, squid, and octopus found in the ocean.

Where is Pacific White-sided Dolphin usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Pacific White-sided Dolphin hunt?

Pursuit

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

1

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