Pantropical Spotted Dolphin

Stenella attenuata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Cetacea · Delphinidae

About

The pantropical spotted dolphin is a species of dolphin found in all the world's temperate and tropical oceans. The species was beginning to come under threat due to the killing of millions of individuals in tuna purse seines. In the 1980s, the rise of "dolphin-friendly" tuna capture methods saved millions of the species in the eastern Pacific Ocean and it is now one of the most abundant dolphin species in the world.

Fun Fact

The species was beginning to come under threat due to the killing of millions of individuals in tuna purse seines.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in all the world's temperate and tropical oceans.

Diet

Feed on that fish.

Lifespan

40 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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