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SPECIES PROFILE
Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis)
Delphinus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Mediterranean, tropical waters
DIET
Carnivorous
HABITAT
Coastal waters
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Cetacea
FAMILY
Delphinidae
GENUS
Delphinus
📋 Description
SIZE
2-2.5 m body, 80-120 kg
COLORATION
Similar to short-beaked
ADAPTATIONS
Long beak
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Coastal waters
DIET
Carnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Mediterranean, tropical waters
REPRODUCTION
1 calf every 2-3 years
DIET DETAILS
Fish
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Bycatch
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The long-beaked form has a longer rostrum than the short-beaked.
2
It is less common in European waters.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Mediterranean Spain
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Occasional in Mediterranean.
