Friday, August 10, 2012

Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, Stenella attenuata

The Pantropical Spotted Dolphin is a very cosmopolitan species of marine mammal. It can be found all around the world in warm tropical locals as well as up to 40degrees N and S from the equator. They can be one of the most entertaining species of dolphin to encounter because of their incredible breaches, sometimes leaping 15ft out of the water. They can also be very boat friendly. Bowriding, racing alongside, and surfing in the wake are all common activities.