Clymene Dolphin

Stenella clymene

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Cetacea · Delphinidae

About

The Clymene dolphin, in older texts known as the short-snouted spinner dolphin, is a dolphin endemic to the Atlantic Ocean. It is the only confirmed case of hybrid speciation in marine mammals, descending from the spinner dolphin and the striped dolphin.

Fun Fact

It is the only confirmed case of hybrid speciation in marine mammals, descending from the spinner dolphin and the striped dolphin.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in waters over 100 m (330 ft) in depth, but occasionally move into shallower, coastal regions.

Diet

Feed on squid and small schooling fish, hunting either at night, or in mesopelagic waters where there is only limited light.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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