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Adantic White-Sided Dolphin

Adantic White-Sided Dolphin

Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Status
Least Concern

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Freshwater, Ocean, Tundra

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
coastal fish, krill, and benthic organisms

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
its natural cycle

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Habitat. Cold temperate and subarctic waters, 100 - 300 m deep, over outer continental shelves. Nevertheless, Atlantic White-sided Dolphins may enter fjords and inlets less than 50 m deep. They prefer sea-surface temperatures of 5 - 16 ° C.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Adantic White-Sided Dolphin is officially designated as Least Concern. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to freshwater, ocean, tundra, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of coastal fish, krill, and benthic organisms. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a its natural cycle activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 40 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Adantic White-Sided Dolphin.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeDenmark, Norway, Sweden
Habitat RangeFreshwater, Ocean, Tundra
Lifespan40 Yrs
StatusLeast Concern
ScientificLagenorhynchus acutus
Registry Info
Lifespan40 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyDelphinidae