The Pacific White-sided Dolphin is a boisterous, acrobatic dolphin of the North Pacific that frequently associates with other cetacean species and is a common sight on whale-watching trips off California and the Pacific Northwest. Its black back, white belly, and pale gray side patches create a striking pattern. Large pods often herd fish schools cooperatively.
Habitat
Offshore coastal and pelagic North Pacific waters
Diet
Anchovies, herrings, squid, and small fish
How common
Common
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