Short-beaked common dolphin yellow or gold in front and dirty grey in back. It has a long, thin rostrum with 50–60 small, sharp, interlocking teeth on each side of each jaw. Juvenile dolphins have a more muted appearance and become more distinguishable when they mature. The short-beaked common dolphin is a member of common dolphin genus, "Delphinus", within the dolphin family, Delphinidae. Until the mid-1990s, the different forms within "Delphinus" were not recognized as separate species, but were all considered members of the species "D. delphis". Currently, there are two recognized species of "Delphinus": the short-beaked common dolphin and the long-beaked common dolphin
Creature from the Black Lagoon of the Creature" wherein the Gill-man killed a guard in this fashion). "Creature from the Black Lagoon" spawned two sequels: "Revenge of the Creature" (1955), which was also filmed and released in 3D in hopes of reviving the format, and "The Creature Walks Among Us" (1956), filmed in 2D. A comedic appearance with Abbott and Costello on an episode of "The Colgate Comedy Hour" aired prior to the film's release. The appearance is commonly known as "Abbott and Costello Meet the Creature from the Black Lagoon". In 1982, John Landis wanted Jack Arnold to direct a remake of the film,