risso's dolphin

Tahitian names

Interesting facts

The Risso’s dolphin has a young every 2 to 4 years. It’s diet consists essentially of squids and little fishes. They are usually in groups of 2 to 20 individuals. Older dolphins seem completely white due to the accumulation of depigmentation scars.  Present in all archipelagos.

 

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