Common Dolphin

LC Carnivore Oceans, Coastal Areas
100–135 kg
Weight
20–25 yrs
Lifespan
60 km/h
Top Speed
Worldwide
Found In

Found in oceans, coastal areas habitats across Worldwide, the Common Dolphin is a carnivore member of the Delphinidae family. Weighing 100–135 kg, it is exceptionally high among carnivore mammals. Conservation status: Least Concern.

Physical Characteristics & Habitat

Size & Speed

Metric Common Dolphin Carnivore Mammals Median Difference
Weight 117.5 kg 50 kg ↑ 135%
Height 225 cm
Top Speed 60 km/h 48 km/h ↑ 25%
Avg Speed 60 km/h
Weight (kg)117.5avg 50Speed (km/h)60avg 48Lifespan (yrs)22.5avg 12.5

Habitat & Distribution

The Common Dolphin inhabits oceans, coastal areas habitats. It can be found in Worldwide.

Typical coloring: Gray, Yellow.

Diet & Predators

Diet: Carnivore
Predators: Sharks, Orcas

Behavior & Reproduction

Social Structure

The Common Dolphin is a group-based species belonging to the Delphinidae family.

Reproduction

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

Conservation & Comparison

IUCN Conservation Status

LC The Common Dolphin is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Species Comparison

Among 32 carnivore mammals, the Common Dolphin’s weight of 100–135 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 50 kg.

Weight rank: #11 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 Common Dolphin weigh?

A Common Dolphin typically weighs 100–135 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 50 kg among carnivore mammals.

What is the conservation status of the Common Dolphin?

The Common Dolphin is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.

Where does the Common Dolphin live?

The Common Dolphin is found in Worldwide, in oceans, coastal areas habitats.

How does the Common Dolphin reproduce?

The Common Dolphin has a gestation period of 360–380 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.

Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026