Irrawaddy dolphin
The Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris) is a carnivorous mammal.
The Irrawaddy dolphin is a euryhaline species of oceanic dolphin found in scattered subpopulations near sea coasts and in estuaries and rivers in parts of the Bay of Bengal and Southeast Asia. It closely resembles the Australian snubfin dolphin, which was not described as a separate species until 20 — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Orcaella brevirostris
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Delphinidae
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Marine
- Weight
- 190 kg
- Length
- 2.5 m
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- Conservation status
- Endangered
What does an Irrawaddy dolphin eat?
The irrawaddy dolphin is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.
How big is an Irrawaddy dolphin?
The irrawaddy dolphin weighs around 190 kg and measures about 2.5 m.
How long do Irrawaddy dolphins live?
In the wild, the irrawaddy dolphin can live up to about 30 years.
Is the irrawaddy dolphin endangered?
The irrawaddy dolphin is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.