Stenella longirostris

Spinner Dolphin

1.3–2.4 metriä
20–25 vuotta
Elinvoimainen
Tietoa

Spinner Dolphin

Spinner dolphins are among the most acrobatic marine mammals, famous for their spectacular aerial spins – leaping from the water and rotating up to seven times on their longitudinal axis before splashing back down. These highly social cetaceans form pods of up to 200 individuals and are a common sight in tropical waters worldwide. In the Red Sea, resident populations inhabit sheltered lagoons at Sataya Reef and Samadai (Dolphin House) near Marsa Alam, where they rest during the day and hunt in deeper waters at night.

Koko

1.3–2.4 metriä

Paino

23–79 kg

Elinikä

20–25 vuotta

Suojelutila

Elinvoimainen

Missä niitä löytää

Parhaat sukelluskohteet

Sataya Reef, EgyptiSamadai (dolphin House), EgyptiMarsa Alam, EgyptiHavaiji, UsaFernando De Noronha, BrasiliaMalediivitFilippiinit

Sukellusvinkit

Spinner dolphins are best observed while snorkelling or freediving, as scuba bubbles can disturb them. Approach slowly and let the dolphins come to you. Never chase or touch them. In Egypt, Samadai Reef has regulated visiting zones – respect the dolphin rest area. Early morning visits offer the most active and playful behaviour.

Paras kausi

Year-round in the Red Sea, mornings offer the best encounters

Elinympäristö

Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, preferring sheltered bays, lagoons and reef systems for daytime resting

Ravinto

Small mesopelagic fish, squid, and shrimp – hunted at night in deep water (200–300m)
Tiesitkö?

Hauskoja faktoja

1

A single spin can involve up to 7 full rotations in mid-air

2

Scientists believe spinning helps dislodge parasites and remora fish

3

They hunt at night in deep water and return to shallow lagoons to rest during the day

4

Spinner dolphins can hold their breath for up to 8 minutes

5

The Sataya Reef pod in Egypt's Red Sea numbers over 200 individuals

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