Mammal

Common Bottlenose Dolphin

Tursiops truncatus
LC· Least concernCaution

Robust, intelligent dolphins with the iconic short beak and curved dorsal fin. They patrol reefs and open water throughout the Egyptian Red Sea, sometimes approaching divers out of curiosity. Resident pods are seen year-round around offshore reefs and dive boats.

Size (typical)
2.0–3.8 mm
Depth range
IUCN status
LC
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Diver safety
Maintain distance · do not advance.
Verified sightings · last 12 months

Sighting history

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