Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

LC Carnivore Oceans, Coastal Areas
120–140 kg
Weight
20–25 yrs
Lifespan
40–64 km/h
Top Speed
Worldwide
Found In

Size, Speed & Lifespan

Metric Atlantic Spotted Dolphin Carnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 130 kg 50 kg ↑ 160%
Height 225 cm
Top Speed 52 km/h 48 km/h ↑ 8%
Avg Speed 52 km/h
Lifespan 22.5 yrs 12.5 yrs ↑ 80%
Weight (kg)130avg 50Speed (km/h)52avg 48Lifespan (yrs)22.5avg 12.5

Endemic to Worldwide

Habitat: Oceans, Coastal Areas
Found In: Worldwide
Coloration: Gray, White

Behavior

Natural Predators

Social Structure

Recorded as Group-based.

Reproduction & Lifespan

Gestation Period: 360–380 days
Offspring per Birth: 1
Lifespan: 20–25 years

Population & Outlook

LC Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List — one of 66 species in this database with the same status.

Weight Rank Among Least Concern Species

Ranked #10 of 66 by typical adult weight.

# Species Weight Status
8 Wildebeest 200–390 kg LC
9 Harp Seal Up to 160 kg LC
10 Atlantic Spotted Dolphin 120–140 kg LC
11 Common Dolphin 100–135 kg LC
12 Warthog 60–150 kg LC
13 Green Anaconda Up to 97.5 kg LC

The Delphinidae Family

The Delphinidae family has 3 species in this database. Compare close taxonomic relatives:

Species Weight Diet Status
Bottlenose Dolphin 150–650 kg Carnivore LC
Common Dolphin 100–135 kg Carnivore LC

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