Mammal

Spinner Dolphin

Stenella longirostris
LC· Least concernCaution

Small, slender dolphins famous for leaping and spinning multiple times in the air. In the Red Sea they gather in large pods at sheltered reef lagoons like Sataya and Samadai (Dolphin House), resting by day. Highly social, they often swim alongside boats and snorkellers.

Size (typical)
1.70–2.40 mm
Depth range
1–30 m
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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