Spinner Dolphin

Stenella longirostris

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Cetacea · Delphinidae

About

The spinner dolphin is a small dolphin found in off-shore tropical waters around the world. It is famous for its acrobatic displays in which it rotates around its longitudinal axis as it leaps through the air. It is a member of the family Delphinidae of toothed whales.

Fun Fact

Spinner dolphins got their name from their spectacular aerial spins — they can rotate up to seven times in a single leap, possibly to dislodge parasitic remora fish.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical open oceans

Diet

Piscivore

Lifespan

20-25 years

Threats

Shipping Traffic
Ocean Pollution

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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