The term common dolphin tends to refer to the short-beaked common dolphin and the long-beaked common dolphin that are found in warmer seas worldwide.
Scientific Info
| Scientific Name | - | Delphinus Delphis |
| Type | - | Mammal |
| Diet | - | Carnivore |
| Size | - | 2m - 4m (6.5ft - 13ft) |
| Weight | - | 100kg - 300kg (220lbs - 660lbs) |
| Top Speed | - | 40km/h (25mph) |
| Life Span | - | 20 - 45 years |
| Lifestyle | - | Pod |
| Conservation Status | - | Threatened |
Appearance
| Colour | - | Black, White, Grey |
| Skin Type | - | Smooth |
| Favourite Food | - | Fish |
| Habitat | - | Temperate coastal waters, harbours and bays |
| Average Clutch Size | - | 1 |
| Main Prey | - | Fish, Crab, Squid |
| Predators | - | Human, Sharks, Killer Whale |
| Distinctive Features | - | Rounded dorsal in and striped skin |
