Delphinus delphis (short-beaked common dolphin, saddleback dolphin)
Specimen Images | FW2213 |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Cetartiodactyla (Cetaceans) |
| Family | Delphinidae |
| Genus | Delphinus |
| Species | Delphinus delphis |
| Common | short-beaked common dolphin, saddleback dolphin |
| Diet | piscivorous; fish, squid |
| Habitat | usually deep continental shelf and offshore waters |
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| Notes | Links to more species information:
Smithsonian Animal Diversity Web |