(Stenella coeruleoalba)

Name in English: Striped Dolphin
Name in Spanish: Delfín Listado
Name in German: Grosse Tümmler
Size: 1.80-2.50m in length
Weight: 80-150Kg

Distribution and habitat: The striped dolphin is one of the most abundant cetaceans in tropical, subtropical and temperate waters around the world. It is undoubtedly the most common species in the Mediterranean. Among many places, the striped dolphin is resident in the Canary Islands and Madeira.

Descripción: The striped dolphin can be easily recognised by its slender silhouette and the characteristic pattern that adorns its flanks: a thin black line extends from the eye towards the anal region, while the white color that covers its flanks rises in the form of a brushstroke towards the dorsal fin. The bill is thin without being very elongated and is bicolour. The head and its dorsal part range in color from dark gray to black, while the belly is white.