Body length: 1.9 to 2.6 m (6.2 to 8.5 ft)
Weight: 80 to 130 kg (176 to 287 lbs)
Lifespan: 25 to 35 years
Gestation period: 11 months
Number of offspring: 1 calf every 2 to 3 years
Diet: Fish, squid, crustaceans
Habitat: Coastal and oceanic waters around the world
Conservation status: Least Concern
Common dolphins are small, slender dolphins with long, pointed snouts and black and white markings. They have a dark gray or black back and sides, with a white or pale gray belly. They also have a characteristic yellow or gold stripe that runs from their eye to their flipper.
Common dolphins are highly social animals and live in groups of up to 1,000 individuals. They are fast swimmers and can reach speeds of up to 60 km/h (37 mph). They are also very acrobatic and enjoy leaping out of the water.
Common dolphins are found in all the world's oceans. They prefer coastal waters, but they can also be found in the open ocean. They are most abundant in warm, temperate waters.
Common dolphins are not currently considered to be threatened. However, they are hunted in some parts of the world for food and their meat and oil are used in traditional medicines. They are also sometimes killed as bycatch in fishing nets.
Common dolphins are intelligent animals and they have a complex social structure. They are able to communicate with each other using a variety of clicks, whistles, and body language. They are also very playful and enjoy interacting with humans.