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Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops erebennus

Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin is a playful and friendly marine mammal. They love to swim in the ocean and can often be seen jumping out of the water, showing off their acrobatic skills!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin is a robust dolphin with a short, distinct beak and a stocky body. Its coloration ranges from dark grey on the back to a lighter grey or white belly, often appearing darker than offshore bottlenose dolphins.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCetaceaFamilyDelphinidaeGenusTursiops
Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin
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Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

11

Interesting facts

Dolphins don't have a sense of smell, but their hearing is super sharp!

Dolphins sleep with half their brain awake and one eye open!

Every Tamanend's dolphin has a unique whistle, like its very own name!

They often work together in groups to herd fish into a tight ball!

Special abilities

Ability

Sonar Sense

Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin can navigate and find prey in murky water because of its advanced echolocation.

Ability

Tail Thruster

Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin can leap and swim at high speeds because of its powerful tail flukes.

Ability

Deep Breath Diver

Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin can hold its breath for many minutes, helping it hunt underwater.

Measurements & details

Length
220-300 cm
Weight
190-280 kg
Lifespan
35-50 years
Top Speed
35 km/h
Litter Size
1
Gestation
360-390 days

Diet & Feeding

These clever hunters love to eat various fish and squid found in coastal waters.

Primary Foods

  • Atlantic Menhaden
  • Striped Mullet
  • Atlantic Croaker
  • Squid
  • Shrimp

Foraging Method

  • Pursuit

Ecological connections

eats

Atlantic Menhaden

Brevoortia tyrannus

A primary food source in its coastal habitat.

eats

Striped Mullet

Mugil cephalus

Often hunted cooperatively in shallow waters.

eaten by

Orca

Orcinus orca

An apex predator, though less common in coastal areas.

eaten by

Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

Occasionally preyed upon by large marine predators.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin?

The easiest way to identify Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin?

220-300 cm

How much does Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin weigh?

190-280 kg

How long does Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin live?

35-50 years

How fast can Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin move?

35 km/h

What does Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin eat?

These clever hunters love to eat various fish and squid found in coastal waters.

Where is Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Tamanend's Bottlenose Dolphin hunt?

Pursuit

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