Found in oceans habitats across Oceans worldwide, the Bottlenose Dolphin is a carnivore member of the Delphinidae family. Weighing 150–650 kg, it is exceptionally high among carnivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Bottlenose Dolphin | Carnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 400 kg | 50 kg | ↑ 700% |
| Height | 300 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 64 km/h | 48 km/h | ↑ 33% |
| Avg Speed | 37 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Bottlenose Dolphin inhabits oceans habitats. It can be found in Oceans worldwide.
Typical coloring: Grey.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Bottlenose Dolphin is a social pods species belonging to the Delphinidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Bottlenose Dolphin is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 32 carnivore mammals, the Bottlenose Dolphin’s weight of 150–650 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 50 kg.
Weight rank: #7 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Bottlenose Dolphin weigh?
A Bottlenose Dolphin typically weighs 150–650 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Bottlenose Dolphin?
The Bottlenose Dolphin is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Bottlenose Dolphin live?
The Bottlenose Dolphin is found in Oceans worldwide, in oceans habitats.
How does the Bottlenose Dolphin reproduce?
The Bottlenose Dolphin has a gestation period of 12 months and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026