(Steno bredanensis)

Name in English: Rough-toothed Dolphin
Name in Spanish: Delfín de Dientes Rugosos
Name in German: Rauzahndelfin
Size: 1.74-2.75m in length
Weight: 100-150Kg Kg

Distribution and habitat: The rough-toothed dolphin is widely distributed in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate waters in all three oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian). They are not very common, although there may be a greater concentration around oceanic islands and archipelagos. They are distributed in groups of between 6 and 10 specimens.

Descripción: The rough-toothed dolphin is very similar in appearance to its close relative the bottlenose dolphin. In this case, however, the forehead is slightly rounded, unlike most other dolphins, and extends forward with a particularly narrow beak of a pale color. The rough-toothed dolphin is dark grey on the back and sides, becoming increasingly lighter (white) as we reach the belly, which is marked by rather large and diffuse white spots.