Atlantic spotted dolphin
Scientific name Stenella frontalis; a dolphin species found in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Atlantic spotted dolphin inhabits warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Katakana spelling is standard for this species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in older or specialized texts; learners will almost always encounter the katakana form.
Compound of 大西洋 (Atlantic Ocean) + 斑 (spotted) + 海豚 (dolphin). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name describes the dolphin's appearance and habitat.