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Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops aduncus)
Dark grey cape across upper body
Curved dorsal fin with slight hook
Horizontal tail with central notch
Sharp crease between beak and forehead
Long, slender, tapered beak
Spinal blaze
Large flippers, broad base, pointed tip
Dark spots on belly and underside
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Length: Typically measuring roughly 2.6–2.7 metres
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Group Size: Typically 5–15 dolphins in stable pods
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Key Features: Slender rostrum, ventral spotting, smaller and more slender body than truncatus
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Behaviour: Cooperative hunters; less aerial and surface‑active
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Habitat: Shallow coastal waters and islands
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Conservation Status: Listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List
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