Diet Fish, shrimp, krill
Birth 28-32 in.
Socialization associates with other Amazon River dolphins, but not closely related
How they look broad flukes, tip of dorsal fin curves slightly backward; long snouts and lots of teeth
Size 75-100 lbs; 4-6 ft
Where they live northeastern coast of South America and in the Amazon River
How many dolphins in a pod 1-30 in a pod
Threats people destroying their habitat
Latin Name Sotalia fluviatilas
Population unknown
Interesting fact use echolocation because the water is so murky

 

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