Wildlifeof Vietnam
Spinner Dolphin
Whales, Dolphins & Dugong
Photo: Alexander Vasenin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Stenella longirostris
Rare visitor: recorded only occasionally in this country
Basic stats
Habitat
Offshore tropical waters
Range
Tropical waters around the world
The spinner dolphin is a small dolphin found in offshore tropical waters around the world. It is famous for its acrobatic displays in which it rotates around its longitudinal axis as it leaps through the air. It is a member of the family Delphinidae of toothed whales (Wikipedia, general species account).
The cached account is limited here, so this entry is restricted to identification and general range.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Spinner Dolphin live in?
- Offshore tropical waters
- Where is the Spinner Dolphin found?
- Tropical waters around the world