(Grampus griseus)

Name in English: Risso’s Dolphin
Name in Spanish: Calderón Gris
Name in German:  Rundkopfdelfin
Size: 3.30-4.10m in length
Weight: 300-600Kg

Distribution and habitat: The pilot whale is a widely distributed species found in tropical and temperate waters in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The pilot whale is present in the Canary archipelago all year round. It is found in the waters of the continental shelf and nearby areas. It is a very gregarious and approachable species. It forms stable groups based on age and sex classes, highlighted by groups of adult males and adult females.

Descripción: The grey pilot whale, as its name suggests, is grey in colour, often with a large number of marks and scars that sometimes make it appear white. It has a robust body. The dorsal fin is fairly tall, measuring between 35 and 40 centimeters, and is located in the centre of the body.