Atlantic Humpbacked Dolphin
Scientic Name:   Sousa teuzii
Common Name:  Atlantic Humpback Dolphin;  Cameroon Dolphin

      This dolphin has a long beak, a large melon, and well-rounded flippers.  The dorsal fin rests on a 'hump', and the tail stock is thick with a keel.  They are grey on their uppersides and a a lighter grey on their underside with speckles.  They can reach a maximum length of 2.5m and weigh up to 150kg. 
     Atlantic Humpback Dolphins often swim in groups of 3 - 7, but sometimes form a larger group of about 25 animals.
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