Atlantic spotted dolphin Stenella frontalis (G. Cuvier, 1829)

Suborder: Odontoceti Family: Delphinidae

Sightings in Madeira

All year but mostly from March to November

ID characteristics

Grey dolphin with 3 tonned colour pattern: dark cape, paler flanks and whitish ventral areas Spotts are related to age, with calves and young dolphins spotless Tal dorsal fin with round tip

Rather long and chunky beak with white tip and lips