Stenella longirostris

Spinner Dolphin

1.3–2.4 meter
20–25 år
Livskraftig
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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.

Størrelse

1.3–2.4 meter

Vekt

23–79 kg

Levetid

20–25 år

Status

Livskraftig

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

Sataya Reef, EgyptSamadai (dolphin House), EgyptMarsa Alam, EgyptHawaii, UsaFernando De Noronha, BrasilMaldiveneFilippinene

Dykketips

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.

Beste sesong

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

Habitat

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

Kosthold

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

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

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Scientists believe spinning helps dislodge parasites and remora fish

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

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Spinner dolphins can hold their breath for up to 8 minutes

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

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