Mammal
Bottlenose Dolphin
One of the ocean's most intelligent animals
Family Delphinidae
Delphinidae is a taxonomic family in the order Artiodactyla, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Bottlenose Dolphin and Orca. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Delphinidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottlenose Dolphin Tursiops truncatus | 300 kg | 3 m | 35 km/h | 45 yrs | Oceans | Least Concern |
| Orca Orcinus orca | 5,000 kg | 8 m | 56 km/h | 60 yrs | Oceans | Data Deficient |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Mammal
Orca
The ocean's top predator