Spinner Dolphin Facts, Pictures, Complete Species Guide
The spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) is a small dolphin species named for its acrobatic spinning jumps. On this page is a complete guide to this characterful cetacean…
Page Index
- Spinner Dolphin Stats
- What is a Spinner Dolphin?
- Physical Appearance
- Where Found
- Diet
- Family And Related Species
- Life Cycle & Lifespan
- Why Does The Spinner Dolphin Spin?
- Is the Spinner Dolphin Endangered?
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Spinner Dolphin Stats
- Scientific Name: Stenella longirostris
- Infraorder: Cetacea
- Parvorder: Odontoceti (toothed whales)
- Family: Delphinidae
- Length: 1.3 to 2.4 meters (4.3 to 7.9 feet)
- Weight: 55 to 75 kg (120