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Common dolphin

Suborder: Odontocetes
Family: Delphinidae
Common name: common Dolphin
Scientific name: Delphinus delphis
Size: from 1.7 to 2.4 m
Weight: 70 to 110 kg
Dorsal fin: Triangular sickle-shaped
This dolphin is a colorful animal, the dark brown or black back bears a "V" downward pointing under the dorsal fin and bounded by a gray area.The anterior part of the animal is yellowish, the posterior half is gray and the belly is white. These bright colors favor the cohesive movements of the pod. A group can reach hundreds of thousands individuals. This powerful swimmer can reach a speed of 25 knots. He breathes every 10-15 seconds, then dive for 1-2 min. The Common Dolphin is found in all oceans provided the water temperature does not drop below 10 ° C.
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