Common Dolphin | Marine Mammal Species Guide & Conservation Info #1678120 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis), known for its vibrant black-and-white hourglass pattern along the flanks and a tall, falcate dorsal fin. Highly social and acrobatic, these dolphins often ride waves and leap from the water in groups across temperate and tropical oceans worldwide. Their sleek bodies are adapted for speed, reaching up to 37 mph during high-speed chases of schooling fish.

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