Zoo database

Bottlenose dolphin

Tursiops truncatus

Natuurlijk dieet Bottlenose dolphin

Bottlenose dolphins are piscivorous carnivores that consume a wide variety of aquatic animals. Fish, crustaceans and cephalopods are mainly consumed. Since dolphins migrate long distances, the geographical location can also influence the diet based on the availability of prey.

Fish
Fish
Invertebrates / crustaceans
Invertebrates / crustaceans

Voedingsadvies Bottlenose dolphin

Voerhoeveelheid per dag

4-6%

Voorbeeld van procentberekening

Als een dier 175 kg weegt en 5% van zijn lichaamsgewicht eet, krijgt het
 
175 x 0,05 = 8,75 kg voer in totaal per dag

Voedersamenstelling

99% Visproducten
1% Supplementen

Verhoudingen (vers product)

0,99 x 8,75 kg = 8.663 g visproducten
0,01 x 8,75 kg = 88 g supplementen

Dieetadviezen

Aanbevolen

Variety of fish
Supplements

In moderation

Cephalopods

Niet aanbevolen

Veelvoorkomende ziekten

An unbalanced diet may result in one of these more commonly occurring diseases/conditions:

  • Hemochromatosis
  • Gastro-intestinal parasites
  • Stomach ulcers
  • Skin diseases
  • Urogenital disorders
  • Respiratory disorders

Aanvullend advies

  • Divide the “Feed quantity per day” over at least two feeding moments per day.
  • Feed different species of fish (e.g., mackerel, smelt and herring).
  • The supplements should be given according to the appropriate dosage that is mentioned on the labelling.
  • Stimulate foraging behaviour by feeding with frozen and unfrozen fish (read more about feed enrichment and foraging behaviour).