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the dolphins of Corinthiakos
the dolphins
a first look
In the Corinthiakos Gulf live approximately 250-300 individuals.
There are 4 species of dolphins that coexist, described below.
(The drawings of the dolphins belong to Dimitris Zafiropoulos, Ph.D., extracted from his book
Dolphins and whales of the Greek seas, Anavasi Editions, Athens, 2009)
Common Dolphin
Striped Dolphin
Scientific name: Delphinus delphis
It weighs 70-100 kg and its size varies from 1,5 to 2 meters.
It can swim at speeds that can reach 50 km/hr.
It feeds on small pelagic fish such as sardines and on cephalopods.
It lives up to 20-25 years.
Scientific name: Stenella coerueloalba
It weighs 80-120kg and its size varies from 1,7 to 2,2 meters.
It can swim at speeds that can reach 50 km/hr.
It feeds on cephalopods and on cod.
It lives up to 35-50 years.
Bottlenose Dolphin
Risso's dolphin
Scientific name: Tursiops truncatus
It weighs 250-350kg and its size varies from 2,5 to 3 meters.
It can swim at speeds that can reach 40 km/hr.
It feeds on various fish such as sardines, anchovies, mullets and on cephalopods.
It lives up to 35-40 years.
Scientific name: Grampus griseus
It weighs 350-400kg and its size varies from 3,5 to 4 meters.
It can swim at speeds that can reach ?? km/hr.
It feeds on cephalopods.