Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops Aduncus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Tursiops Aduncus
Family Delphinidae
Size Up to 2.6 m (8.5 ft)
Weight Up to 230 kgs (510 lbs)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Warm coastal waters in estuaries, and bays, often found in sandy or muddy areas.
Depth Range Up to 300 m (984 ft)
Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin Australian Distribution