Education Marine Mammal Species Information - Marine Mammal Conservancy (MMC)
Rough-Toothed Dolphin
(Steno bredanensis)
The Rough-Toothed Dolphin can reach a length of up to 8.5 feet
and weigh as much as 330 pounds. Pods range in size of 10 to 20
and larger groups of several hundred may gather for a short period
of time. It's head has a unique shape; the long, narrow beak (rostrum)
blends into the forehead without a crease, unlike all other dolphins
with prominent rostrums. Little is known about this species but
is thought to mostly inhabit warm deep waters around the world where
sea temperature is above 77 Fahrenheit. This species is also considered
rare. Their diet consist of fish and squid.
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