The first-ever live sighting of rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) has been reported in Indian waters.
- It was recorded by a Marine Mammals Research (MMR) team of the Department of Environment and Forest in Lakshadweep.
- The animal was sighted in the Lakshadweep archipelago at Cheriyapani and later at Kavaratti between February and March 2022.
- Rough-toothed dolphins are found in tropical and warmer temperate waters all over the world but little is known about them.
- They can grow up to 8.5ft in length and have grey body with white lips and throat and a speckled belly.
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