| Latin Name |
Inia geoffrensis |
| Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
| Location
| South America |
| Colour |
Pale Grey |
| Length |
2 - 2.6 m (6.5 - 8.5 ft) |
| Weight |
100 - 160 Kgs (220 - 350 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
30 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Amazon River Dolphins are the largest of the river dolphin species. They have a body length between 2 and 2.6 m (6.5 - 8.5 ft) and they weigh between 100 and 160 kgs (220 - 350 lbs).
Habitat
Amazon River Dolphins can be found in the Amazon and Orinoco river systems.
Diet
Amazon River Dolphins mainly feed on fish, crabs and crustaceans.
Breeding
Amazon River Dolphins breed at the end of October and the beginning of November, and they give birth between May and July when the water is at its highest point.
Predators
Humans are predators of Amazon River Dolphins.
Subspecies
There are three subspecies of the Amazon River Dolphin:
Inia geoffrensis geoffrensis
Inia geoffrensis boliviensis
Inia geoffrensis humboldtiana
Interesting Facts
Amazon River Dolphins are also known as:
Boto
Boutu
Nay
Pink River Dolphin
Amazon Dolphin
Pink Dolphin
Pink Amazon River Dolphin
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