Lagenorhynchus
Lagenorhynchus is a genus of dolphins that includes two species: the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and the common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus). The genus name is derived from the Greek words "lagenos," meaning "bladder," and "rhynchos," meaning "snout," referring to the dolphins' distinctive snout shape. Bottlenose dolphins are known for their intelligence, social behavior, and their ability to use tools, such as sponges to protect their rostra (snouts) while foraging.
Bottlenose dolphins are found in coastal and offshore waters worldwide, from the tropics to temperate regions.
The common bottlenose dolphin is found in the Atlantic Ocean, while the bottlenose dolphin is found in