Mammal

Short-beaked Common Dolphin Facts Delphinus delphis

MammalSubtropical to temperate waters worldwide, primarily offshoreCarnivore

The short-beaked common dolphin is a highly social and energetic oceanic dolphin found widely in subtropical to temperate waters.

Habitat: Marine
Diet: Schooling fish and cephalopods such as squid, often taken during nighttime feeding
Lifespan: Up to 25 years (maximum recorded longevity)

Classification

Family: Delphinidae. Order: Artiodactyla.

Short-beaked Common Dolphin Habitat

Short-beaked Common Dolphins live in Marine and Open Ocean habitats. Their recorded range includes Subtropical to temperate waters worldwide, primarily offshore. Suitable food, shelter, and conditions for raising young help shape that range.

What Do Short-beaked Common Dolphins Eat?

Diet classification: Carnivore. Recorded foods: Schooling fish and cephalopods such as squid, often taken during nighttime feeding.

Short-beaked Common Dolphin Lifespan, Size, and Weight

Recorded lifespan: Up to 25 years (maximum recorded longevity). Recorded size: About 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m) long. Recorded weight: 80 kg.

Short-beaked Common Dolphin Conservation Status

Short-beaked Common Dolphin is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.

Quick facts

Region: Subtropical to temperate waters worldwide, primarily offshore
Habitat: Marine, Open Ocean
Diet: Carnivore
Lifespan: Up to 25 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Size: About 6–8 ft (1.8–2.4 m) long
Weight: 80 kg

Fun facts

Large groups can number in the thousands and are sometimes called mega-pods.
They are energetic surface swimmers that commonly leap, somersault and bow-ride.
Their flank pattern is often described as an hourglass.

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