description Rough-toothed Dolphin Overview
The rough-toothed dolphin, Steno bredanensis, is an oceanic dolphin that inhabits warm tropical and subtropical waters. It is associated with deep offshore habitats and has a long, narrow snout, a conical head, and strongly wrinkled skin that can give it a reptile-like appearance. The species is a member of the dolphin family Delphinidae and is listed as Least Concern.
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What is the scientific name of the rough-toothed dolphin?
The rough-toothed dolphin is Steno bredanensis. It is an oceanic dolphin adapted to warm tropical and subtropical seas.
Where do rough-toothed dolphins live?
They inhabit warm tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They are especially associated with offshore marine environments rather than shallow coastal bays.
How can you identify a rough-toothed dolphin?
It has a long, narrow snout, a conical head, and strongly wrinkled skin. Those features can give the animal a somewhat reptile-like appearance.
Are rough-toothed dolphins deep-water animals?
They are associated with deep offshore habitats. Their open-ocean lifestyle differs from dolphins that are more often seen in shallow coastal waters.
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