Bottlenosed Dolphin

Distinguished by its large size, gray color and short beak.

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Common Name

Bottlenosed Dolphin

Comments

The most common dolphin in Florida waters, it is often found in shallow coastal waters and estuaries. Often follows boats or rides on their bow waves. Pacific White-sided Dolphin

Scientific Name

Tursiops truncatus

Habitat

Inshore coastal waters, often venturing into freshwater rivers.

Size

To 12 ft. (3.6 m)