Bottle Nosed Dolphin (tursiops truncatus) is an animal of the mammal type. It usually inhabits warm harbours and bays. The weight of the animal is about 200kg - 300kg (440lbs - 660lbs) and lives for 20 - 35 years. Human, sharks, killer whale are the dangerous creatures for bottle nosed dolphins. Look up the table below for more information.
Facts about bottle nosed dolphins
Name | Bottle Nosed Dolphin |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Phylum | Chordata |
Weight | 200kg - 300kg (440lbs - 660lbs) |
Size (L) | 2.5m - 4m (8ft - 13ft) |
Life Span | 20 - 35 years |
Predators | Human, sharks, killer whale |
Order | Cetacea |
Genus | Tursiops |
Type | Mammal |
Diet | Omnivore |
Habitat | Warm harbours and bays |
Class | Mammalia |
Scientific Name | Tursiops truncatus |
Skin Type | Smooth |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Distinctive Features | Large dorsal fins and communicate using whistling |
Top Speed | 35km/h (21mph) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Family | Delphinidae |
Main Prey | Fish, shrimp, squid |
Colour | Light grey, dark grey |
Lifestyle | Pod |