Tursiops truncatus

Stats:

• Max Weight: 420 - 1,000 lbs (190 - 454 kg)
• Length: 8.2 - 12 ft (2.5 - 3.7 m)
• Diet: Wide variety of fishes, squids, and crustaceans
• Status: Lower risk

Distribution:

Species Fact:

Bottlenose dolphins employ a feeding strategy called "fish whacking," where they strike a fish with their flukes and knock it clear out of the water.