Common dolphin

The Common Dolphin (Delphinus Delphis) is an uplifted Cetacean species of medium-sized dolphin; adults range between 1.9 and 2.5 m long, and typically weigh between 80–150 kg.

They have a characteristic physical appearance which makes them easily-distinguishable from the Bottlenose Dolphin an unusual patterning to the skin gives them a black back and white underside. On each side of the body there is a distinctive hourglass shape to the markings, which can be light grey, yellow or gold on the front (of the dorsal fin) and a dirty grey at the rear (behind the dorsal fin). The mouth (rostra) contains 50-60 sharp, interlocking teeth on each side of the jaw.