| Latin Name |
Sotalia fluviatilis |
| Conservation Status |
Data Deficient |
| Location
| C & S America |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Length |
1.3 - 2 m (4.25 - 6.5 ft) |
| Weight |
35 - 40 Kg (77 - 88 lbs) |
| Life Expectancy |
35 Yrs |
Main Characteristics
Tucuxi are small dolphins that are between 1.3 and 2 m (4.25 - 6.5 ft) in length and they weigh between 35 and 40 kgs (77 - 88 lbs).
Habitat
Tucuxi can be found along the Amazon River and its tributaries and also around the coast of north east South America.
Diet
Tucuxi feed on fish and squid.
Breeding
After a gestation period of 11 - 12 months, Tucuxi give birth to a single calf.
Predators
Humans are predators of Tucuxi
Interesting Facts
Tucuxi are also known as:
Bufeo Gris
Bufeo Negro
Grey Dolphin
Gray Dolphin
Tucuxi is pronounced too-koo-shee
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