Striped Dolphin (species: Stenella coeruleoalba) in Arakwal NP (Gaia Guide)
Stenella coeruleoalba
Striped Dolphin


©Amila Tennakoon: Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba)

©Tim Ellis: Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba)

©Lino M: Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba)
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Cetacea
Family Delphinidae
Genus Stenella
Species Stenella coeruleoalba
Status least concern

Colours

              

Distinguishing features

The underside is blue, white, or pink. One or two black bands circle the eyes, and then run across the back, to the flipper. These bands widen to the width of the flipper which are the same size. Two further black stripes run from behind the ear — one is short and ends just above the flipper. The other is longer and thickens along the flanks until it curves down under the belly just prior to the tail stock. Above these stripes, the dolphin's flanks are coloured light blue or grey. All appendages are black, as well. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 240 cm (Females)
  • Up to 260 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Males

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Stenella coeruleoalba

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