The pantropical spotted dolphin is an open ocean dolphin that is, in fact, spotted and gets its name from the fact that it lives throughout the tropical latitudes of all the world’s oceans. It often associates with other species of dolphins (especially the spinner dolphin) and with large bony fishes in some places. It is an active species and is known to leap repeatedly from the water when traveling at high speeds, either tracking prey or simply playing. There are several recognized subspecies, which exhibit significant physical variation, in shape and size.