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There are three recognised species of bottlenose dolphin:

  • Common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
  • Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus)
  • Burrunan bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops australis)

The third species was only described and named in 2011.

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How many species of bottlenose dolphins?

Bottlenose Dolphins is one defined species


Are bottlenose dolphins are endangered species?

No. Bottlenose dolphins are not endangered.


When was the first species of dolphins found?

The Bottlenose Dolphin


How many bottlenose dolphins are left?

No one is certain of their numbers, but this is a fairly common species, not endangered.


What is the most common species of dolphin?

Atlantic bottlenose dolphin Bottlenose Dolphins are the most common species of dolphin. Of course, they are the most recognizable and popular dolphin as well. Bottlenose dolphins are likely the dolphin you think of when your hear the word "dolphin".


How many bottlenose dolphins are there in the world?

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Does the bottlenose dolphins live by the shore?

Bottlenose dolphins are separated into two groups, the near shore bottlenose dolphins, and the offshore bottlenose dolphins. The nearshore bottlenose dolphins are always located close to shore.


How many teeth do bottlenose dolphin have?

Bottlenose dolphins have 88 teeth.


Is a bottlenose dolphin born alive?

Yes, as dolphins (all species) are mammals.


Do bottlenose dolphins have teeth?

bottlenose dolphins do have teeth


Do bottlenose dolphins have predators?

Yes, bottlenose dolphins do have predators


Where are bottlenose dolphins found where they are endangered?

Bottlenose dolphins are not endangered.