Sabtu, 11 Desember 2010

Dolphins striped (Stenella coeruleoalba)

Similar to other dolphins in the same perariran (pantropical spotted dolphin, atlantic spotted dolphin, dolphin clymene) but with striking colors
White or pink, black stripe from the eye that extends to Flipper. Two lines from the ear hole. Short until above the fin, a long blackened up to the lower abdomen before the tail. Above the bright blue color pelvic / gray
The baby is about 1 m and weight 10 kg. Adult females 2.4 m and 150 kg. Males 2.6 m and 160 kg
Age 55-60 years. Females are sexually mature at 7-9 years (Pacific) and 12 years (Mediterranean). Gestation period of 12 months
Food small pelagic fish and squid
Large groups up to a thousand tails, sometimes approaching the ship in the Mediterranean and the Pacific. Because it is often caught in the Pacific is now rarely approached.

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