Atlantic White-sided Dolphin [Lagenorhynchus acutus]

Description

Lagenorhynchus acutus, known as the Atlantic White-sided Dolphin, features a unique color pattern with a dark back, white belly, and distinctive yellow or tan patches on the sides. These medium-sized dolphins are found in the cold temperate waters of the North Atlantic. They are highly social and often seen in large groups, engaging in acrobatic displays and vocalizations. Their diet primarily consists of fish and squid.

Species
Atlantic White-sided Dolphin
Atlantic White-sided Dolphin [Lagenorhynchus acutus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Mammals
Mammalia
Order Cetaceans
Cetacea
Family Oceanic dolphins
Delphinidae
Statistics
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