Sunday, March 23, 2014

The Pantropical Spotted Dolphin (Stenella attenuata)

Pantropical Spotted Dolphin



The pantropical spotted dolphin is one of the smallest species out there. They have a very unique color scheme to them that you will find to be very interesting. They have dark black coloring with white or gray speckles on them. The white from their belly extends around the front as well and then goes along the back of the body. There are black speckles on this white portion. The speckles will vary in size and location on each of them.


Distribution

You will find the pantropical spotted dolphin where there are temperate and tropical waters for them. They have been identified along the coast of Texas and many people come there to watch them. They are also common along the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, and California.












(source:google/http://www.dolphins-world.com/)




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