Bottlenose Dolphin

BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN www.Dolphins-World.com Scientific name: Tursiops truncatus Length:(2-4 m) 6.6-13.1 ft O Weight:(200-300kg) 440-660 lb Life expectancy: 20-50vears Top speed: 35kph/22mph Distribution: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean. Population: 600,000 individuals. Predators: Sharks. Orcas, Humans Threats:Hunting, Accidental catch by fishing nets, Noise and chemical pollution. Habitat: Open oceanic waters, Coastal surface waters, Temperate Inshore waters. Diet: Mackerel, Squid, Small fish and crustaceans. CONSERVATION STATUS LEAST CONCERN (1C) NSERVATION STAT Copyright © 2014 BioExpedition.com