Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Common Dolphin vs Risso's Dolphin

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Common Dolphin

Common Dolphin

Delphinus delphis

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vs
Risso's Dolphin

Risso's Dolphin

Grampus griseus

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Size

Common Dolphin

Common Dolphin

2.4 m

Human

1.75 m

Risso's Dolphin

Risso's Dolphin

4.3 m

Common DolphinRisso's Dolphin
Weight70–110 kg300–600 kg
Length1.7–2.4 m2.6–4.3 m
Top Speed60 km/h25 km/h
Lifespan20–25 yrs35–46 yrs
Gestation330 days420 days
Offspring1–1 1–1
DietCarnivoreCarnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryPartial Migrant
HabitatOcean, CoastOcean, Coast
RegionsEurope, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, OceaniaNordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Oceania
FamilyDelphinidaeDelphinidae
OrderCetaceaCetacea