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Atlantic spotted dolphin

Stenella frontalis

Sighting evidence at Northwest Point TCI, Turks and Caicos Islands

Atlantic spotted dolphins are famously interactive and frequently approach divers and snorkelers at this site. Calves are born spotless and develop their characteristic mottled pattern with age. The resident pods around Northwest Point are documented and habituated to human presence, though encounters remain entirely on the dolphins' terms.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Atlantic spotted dolphin is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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