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Common dolphin
Delphinus delphis
Weight: 150 kg
Length: Adult common dolphins measure between 1.7 to 2.7 metres long
Lifespan: 20 to 30 years
Diet: Varied diet of squid and fish
Distribution: Temperate and tropical waters worldwide
You may not know:
- Common dolphins are usually found in groups of about 10 to 30 individuals, but sometimes in larger groups of several hundred.
- They are fast swimmers, reaching speeds in excess of 15 mph.
