Common Dolphin
Delphinus delphis

f10 @ 1/2000s, ISO:1000, Nikon D3S w 300mm


"Common Dolphin," Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The common dolphin is the most abundant cetacean in the world, with a global population of about six million. Common dolphin are medium-sized dolphins; adults range between 1.9 and 2.5 m (6.2 and 8.2 ft) long, and can weigh between 80–235 kg (176–518 lb), although the range between 80–150 kg (180–330 lb) is more common. Males are generally longer and heavier. The color pattern on the body is unusual. The back is dark and the belly is white, while on each side is an hourglass pattern colored light grey, yellow, or gold in front and dirty grey in back. They have long, thin rostra with up to 50–60 small, sharp, interlocking teeth on each side of each jaw.
Stellwagen Bank, Massachusetts
 
09/21/2014