Atlantic White-sided Dolphin

Lagenorhynchus acutus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Cetacea · Delphinidae

The Atlantic white-sided dolphin is a distinctively coloured dolphin found in the cool to temperate waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Fun Fact

The white-sided dolphin's color variations are unique amongst the standard hues of white, grey, black and blue seen on other pelagic cetaceans.

Habitat

Found in the cool to temperate waters of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Diet

Diet of Atlantic white-sided dolphins mainly consists of herring, hake and squid.

Lifespan

17 years