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Striped dolphins leaping through ocean waves
Striped dolphins leaping through ocean waves. Photographed by Rowan Byrne.

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Whales & Dolphins

Striped Dolphins

Rowan Byrne Photography

Species
Striped Dolphin
Scientific name
Stenella coeruleoalba
Habitat
Open ocean; pelagic
Photographer
Rowan Byrne
Rights
© Rowan Byrne. All rights reserved.
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Filename
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About this speciesStriped Dolphin

What it is

The striped dolphin is a fast, acrobatic species found in warm and temperate waters worldwide. It is one of the most abundant dolphin species in the Mediterranean.

Where it occurs

Warm and temperate oceans worldwide

Habitat: Open ocean; pelagic

Interesting fact

Striped dolphins are known for their spectacular leaping behaviour and can be seen in groups of hundreds.

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