pantropical spotted dolphin
A species of dolphin found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. Scientific name: Stenella attenuata.
Pantropical spotted dolphins are often seen in tropical seas.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 斑 (まだら, 'spots') and 海豚 (いるか, 'dolphin'), referring to the spotted pattern of the dolphin.